Family Court Judge Jonathan “Duke” Jewell was born in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Mingo County. He graduated from Williamson High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University, and obtained his law degree from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.

He was elected to the bench in the Eighth Family Court Circuit (Mingo County) in May 2024 and took office on January 1, 2025.

He previously was elected Mingo County Prosecuting Attorney in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020, serving from 2016 to 2024. Prior to his service as Prosecuting Attorney, he practiced law at Jewell Law Office, PLLC, in Williamson. In addition, he worked as an attorney in the Public Defender’s office in Mingo County.

Judge Jewell coaches little league and middle school sports and is a WVSSAC licensed referee.

He lives in Williamson with his wife, Christina, and their three children.