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- ↑ Stanton, Audrey (May 14, 2008). "Staton, Lazenby, McGraw to serve 13th Circuit family court". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ↑ "WV Judicial System Judges". West Virginia Judiciary. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ↑ "West Virginia Blue Book" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
- ↑ Cain, J. Damon (October 20, 2022). "Judge McGraw a model of service for others to study". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ↑ Brooks, Mary Catherine (April 12, 2015). "Judge Warren McGraw built his career on public service". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
