W. Va. Code § 46A-2-118: No garnishment before judgment.

Prior to entry of judgment in an action against the debtor for debt arising from a consumer credit sale, consumer lease or a consumer loan, the creditor may not attach unpaid earnings of the debtor by garnishment or like proceedings. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as in any way impliedly authorizing garnishment before judgment in any other type of transaction.