Olubunmi T. Kusimo-Frazier

Olubunmi Kusimo-Frazier is an accomplished trial attorney whose practice focuses on medical malpractice, civil defense, and complex litigation. With experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and counsel to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, she brings a distinctive perspective to challenging legal matters and a strategic approach shaped by her work on nearly every side of the courtroom.

Olubunmi understands that clients often seek legal representation during some of the most challenging moments of their personal or professional lives. She combines thorough preparation, creative problem-solving, and determined advocacy with straightforward communication, ensuring clients understand their options and have a clear strategy moving forward. 

Her extensive legal experience includes defending medical device and product liability claims in state and federal courts, handling complex litigation, and advising organizations on a broad range of legal matters. During her tenure with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, she drafted more than 100 memorandum decisions and later led the state's 55 magistrate courts and approximately 450 employees. This experience provides valuable insight into how cases are evaluated, litigated, and ultimately decided.

Beyond her litigation practice, Olubunmi serves as general counsel to nonprofit organizations, represents clients in Freedom of Information Act matters, and serves as a hearing examiner in administrative proceedings. She is also passionate about expanding access to justice. As the founder of JusticeReach.ai, a free AI-powered legal information platform, she works to make the legal system more understandable and accessible to individuals and families.

An active leader in the legal profession and her community, Olubunmi serves on the boards of YWCA Charleston and the West Virginia Bar Foundation and is a commissioner on the West Virginia Juvenile Justice Commission. Her professional achievements have earned recognition from National Black Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, and numerous civic organizations.

For Olubunmi, the most rewarding part of practicing law is helping clients navigate difficult circumstances while protecting their livelihoods, reputations, and futures. She approaches every matter with the conviction that preparation, perspective, and relentless advocacy can make a meaningful difference.

Professional Involvement

• Criminal Justice Act Panel, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia 

• Criminal Law Committee, West Virginia State Bar 

• Chair, Minority Lawyers' Committee, West Virginia State Bar (2021 to 2025); Co-Chair (2019 to 2021) 

• Fellow, West Virginia Bar Foundation 

• Faculty, West Virginia University College of Law, Criminal Law Seminar and Litigation Seminar (2021) 

Community Involvement

• Member, The Links, Incorporated, Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter 
• Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 
• Board Member, YWCA Charleston 
• Board Member, West Virginia Bar Foundation 
• Commissioner, West Virginia Juvenile Justice Commission (2019 to present) 
• Former Chair, Board of Directors, Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center 
• Black West Virginia USA 2025 

Representative Cases

• State ex rel. Plants v. Webster, 232 W. Va. 700, 753 S.E.2d 753 (2012), argued before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia 

• Pretrial dismissal of a murder offense after argument in State ex rel Plants v. Webster.

• Defense of medical device product liability claims in consolidated and individual proceedings in state and federal court 

Access to Justice & Legal Education

I'm the founder of JusticeReach.ai, a free, AI-powered platform that explains West Virginia criminal charges, rights, and procedures in plain language for people facing charges and the families of incarcerated individuals. It gives legal information, not legal advice, to anyone who needs it.

I've also taught at the West Virginia University College of Law Seminar Speaker Series and regularly speak to government organizations and community groups regarding access to justice. 

Practice concentrations

• Medical Malpractice
• Criminal Defense
• Civil Defense
• General Counsel for Non-Profit Organizations
• FOIA Actions
• Administrative Law / Hearing Examiner 

Additional Legal Experience

• Former Director and Manager of Magistrate Services, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (oversaw 55 magistrate courts and roughly 450 employees) 

• Former Deputy Counsel, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (drafted more than 100 memorandum decisions) 

• Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kanawha County and Jackson County 

• National Black Lawyers Top 100 (2025, 2026) 

• People's Choice Award, Ms. Black USA (2025) 

• Woman to Watch, YWCA Charleston (2024) 

• Johnson & Johnson Trial Pathways Fellow (2023) 

• Advancing Civil Rights Through Advocacy Award (2023) 

• Fellow, West Virginia Bar Foundation (2022) 

• "40 Under 40," State Journal Generation Next (2020) 

• Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers (2014)