Moore Capito has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2025. Capito took the oath of office in a private ceremony on October 10, 2025, administered by Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk.
“I am grateful to President Trump and the United States Senate for the opportunity to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia,” Capito said. “President Trump is a consequential leader whose bold initiatives are reshaping the course of our nation. His unwavering commitment to restoring law and order, securing our communities, and reasserting America’s strength at home and abroad marks a pivotal moment in our history. Like so many West Virginians, I share President Trump’s commitment to law and order. Last week, I took an oath to lead this talented office. I have devoted my days since to ensuring that I understand our district’s pulse. I can now say with confidence, together with our dedicated law enforcement partners, we will protect our communities with strength and strive every day to make West Virginia the safest place to live, work, and raise a family.”
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is responsible for prosecuting federal criminal cases and handling civil matters involving the federal government across 23 counties in the region. Capito now oversees a staff of 37 attorneys and 40 support personnel working from offices located in Charleston, Huntington, and Beckley.
Capito’s professional background includes significant experience in corporate and energy law, covering complex business transactions and legal guidance for emerging technologies. Before assuming his current role, he worked at Babst Calland law firm, where he represented clients in corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and real estate transactions, and provided counsel on data center development and related legal matters.
In addition to his legal career, Capito served four terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Kanawha County’s 35th District and chaired the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Capito holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a law degree from Washington and Lee University. He and his wife, Liberty, are lifelong West Virginians.
