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Judicial Philosophy

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John attended West Virginia University, where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in political science and public administration. He later attended Samford University, where he earned his law degree.

John is an attorney and counselor at John Hansen Law Offices. He previously worked as a commonwealth's attorney. 

John Hansen served as the commonwealth's attorney for the 33rd Judicial Circuit from 2001 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2018.  

As an attorney at John Hansen Law Offices, he researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in bankruptcy, personal injury, divorce, criminal defense, and property law.

As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As an attorney at John Hansen Law Offices, he researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in bankruptcy, personal injury, divorce, criminal defense, and property law.
- As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

John Hansen

John attended West Virginia University, where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in political science and public administration. He later attended Samford University, where he earned his law degree.

- The commonwealth's attorney is the highest law enforcement official in a given jurisdiction. 
- A commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes. For example, they decide whether or not to charge for crimes such as assault, stalking, or kidnapping. 
- A commonwealth's attorney has the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals, and plea bargain with defendants.
- Commonwealth's attorneys are elected in partisan elections for terms of 6 years. 