Matter of King

This judicial disciplinary proceeding is before the Court pursuant to Rule III. D. of the West Virginia Rules of Procedure for the Handling of Complaints Against Justices, Judges, Magistrates and Family Law Masters. This proceeding was initiated by the Judicial Investigation Commission against family law master Wayne King. 1 The Commission charged family law master King with violation of Canon 2A, Canon 3A(1) and (5), and Canon 3B(1) of the Judicial Code of Ethics. 2 The West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board, after conducting a hearing on the matter, recommended to this Court that Wayne King…