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About Lera Katherine Vanmeter

Lera Katherine Vanmeter is a lawyer practicing general practice. Lera received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Lera practices at VanMeter Law Offices in Charleston, WV.

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General Practice
Posted by Vanessa
June 26, 2025
Hired Attorney

Can't believe this lady is a FAMILY COURT JUDGE first she has no children she has like 30 cats she is a all around terrible person with zero compassion only reason she won because she ran unsponsed 🤣 even the cops that work in her court room area think she's crazy for all the yelling she does they've said it out of they own mouths

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
January 25, 2025
Hired Attorney

As all other comments state on here , the exact happened to me , she is not worthy of being a judge , she does not look at evidence , looked at the wrong paper , and begun yelling at me and would not let me tell her that was not the right paper , all around - she should have been asked to step down , she is messing with peoples family's and futures . She is an abomination for better words . VERYYYYY UNPROFESSIONAL !

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
December 11, 2024
Hired Attorney

I apparently got to be her last victim as a judge today. I guess we can all celebrate that. This woman doesn't know how to do anything but scream. She doesn't seem to understand how evidence is submitted to the court, nor does she care to hear it. The abuser didn't share what she was served with her lawyer...I wouldn't have either, although he coached her through lies right there and then and both he and this incompetent, biased 1 star judge/lawyer tried to pretend she didn't. I finally just shut down. She seemed to fawn over the male attorney even though a female was supposed to be the lawyer, which I can see, since every other review says she goes for the male. She wouldn't let me speak. Those of you who are being abused can at least breath a sigh of relief that you won't have to deal with this ethically immoral piece of work.

 
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

This lady will not look at evidence nor will she listen to the fears & concerns of the victims. When the abuser, his attorney, & the judge Lera Vanmeter can have conversations in the courtroom in front of the devastated victim, laughing & joking like nothing this victim went through had no value or concern is Disgraceful, disrespectful & very Unprofessional!! It’s no wonder women stop calling the police & end up deceased, they can’t count on our judicial system to protect them. Sham

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2024
Hired Attorney

Such an unpleasant experience to be in her courtroom. She yells, is impatient, jumps to conclusions with partial facts, and has to scream and degrade at least one person during hearings. Thankfully, she did not run opposed in this past election and her days of being judge are soon over.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2024
Hired Attorney

This judge lacks empathy, she is filled with anger, she will shame you, and she is just so bitter and mean. I have no clue what her situation is and why she acts so enraged but she doesn’t need to be in the court, she doesn’t need power over anyone. She abuses her power!

General Practice
Posted by Sandra
April 25, 2024
Hired Attorney

Lera K. Vanmeter is unfair, biased, angry, volatile and I was stunned by her unprofessional behavior. She acts like she is suffering from a psychological disorder.She rants and raves and screams while in the courtroom. She should be disbarred.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2023
Hired Attorney

Judge Vanmeter is very unprofessional. During my first hearing, the clerk told me the judge screams and yells, and that was an understatement. She is very demeaning to all parties involved. She does not follow the law and makes decisions based on her personal opinion. I am unsure how she was elected, until I discovered she ran unopposed.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2022
Hired Attorney

This lady should not be a family court judge. She denied me a paternity test so now I’m living life without knowing if I have a biological daughter and if my son has a sister. She chooses whose side she is on from the moment you step into the courtroom and seems to get off on destroying families.

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  • General Practice

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    VanMeter Law Offices

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Virginia
    1995, West Virginia
    1998, Illinois
    Memberships
    Montgomery, Kanawha County, Cook County, West Virginia, Illinois State and American Bar Associations
    West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    American Horse Shows Association
    U.S. Dressage Federation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of West Virginia
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Virginia Polytechnic and State University
    Class of 1991
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969
    Williamson, Kentucky, May 7, 1969
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