Aaron F. Kass at a glance
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Aaron F. Kass
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Virginia Beach General District Court, sworn in March 27, 2026, for a six‐year term beginning April 1, 2026
- Nominated by the Virginia Senate to be elected as a judge of the Second Judicial District for a six‐year term starting April 1, 2026
- In summary: Aaron F. Kass is a newly appointed Virginia Beach General District Court judge with a background in personal injury law, serving a six‐year term starting April 1, 2026, and is recognized for his commitment to justice and awareness of legal professionals’ well‐being
- He pledged to ensure that litigants feel heard and achieve justice while remembering the stressors of those advocating for them
Education
- Georgetown University — B.A.
Additional information
- Formally sworn in on March 27, 2026, and his investiture ceremony took place on May 1, 2026, at the City of Virginia Beach Judicial Center.
- Before his judicial appointment, Judge Kass held a position as a personal injury attorney with Kass Law Firm, P.L.C..
- He is a graduate of the Marshall‐Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary
- Judge Kass serves in the Second Judicial District of the Virginia Beach General District Court, which handles civil, criminal, and traffic cases in Virginia Beach City.
- Listed among the court’s presiding judges alongside Hon. Sandra S. Menago, Hon. Wanda J. Cooper, Hon. Vivian F. Henderson, Hon. Daniel Roger Lahne, and Hon. Paul David Merullo.
- In his investiture remarks, Judge Kass emphasized the importance of recognizing the mental health challenges faced by attorneys, noting that they experience anxiety and depression at rates 2–3 times higher than the general population.
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Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Sources
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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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