Afshin Farashahi at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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- Virginia · State
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Afshin Farashahi
Judge · Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2023–present: Judge, 2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, elected by the Virginia General Assembly
- 2020–2023: Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court (Virginia Beach)
- Listed as a Presiding Judge on the Virginia Beach Circuit Court roster
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law — J.D. (1992)
- James Madison University — B.A. (1989)
Additional information
- In April 2025, Judge Farashahi ruled in a civil case involving the Accomack School Board, finding that the board violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act in its notice for a meeting where a superintendent’s dismissal was voted on.
- Before his judicial role, Farashahi was licensed for over 34 years and practiced in criminal defense, appeals, juvenile law, and related areas.
- The court granted injunctive relief to the plaintiff, Rhonda Hall, and ordered the school board to correct procedural deficiencies.
- He has been recognized with AV Preeminent® peer rating and other client service awards.
- Judge Farashahi presides over the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers Accomack County, Northampton County, and the City of Virginia Beach.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Statewide
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗