New West Virginia judge appointed to serve Berkley, Jefferson counties

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A new Family Court circuit judge has been appointed in West Virginia to serve in Berkeley and Jefferson counties.

Gov. Jim Justice appointed Lyndsey Matschat of Martinsburg to the post, the governor's office said Wednesday.

Matschat replaces Judge Sally Jackson, who retired.

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Lyndsey Matschat has been selected as the new circuit judge for Berkeley and Jefferson counties

Matschat has spent her career in public service, most recently in the Jefferson County prosecutor's office, Justice's office said.

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She is a graduate of Shepherd University and received her law degree from Penn State.