Anne F. Reed at a glance
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Anne F. Reed
Judge · Staunton Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit Court, serving since 2020 after being elected by the Virginia General Assembly to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Charles L. Rickets, III.
- Listed among the judges of the Staunton Circuit Court alongside Chief Judge Joel R. Branscom and other circuit judges
- Clerk’s Office (Staunton): (540) 332‐3874
Education
- Duke University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Elected in 2020 to the bench, succeeding Hon. Charles L. Rickets, III.
- Judges’ Chambers: (540) 332‐3870.
- Before becoming a judge, Reed held the role of a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney in Staunton for over 20 years, prosecuting cases in the region.
- Her husband, John, is a retired Augusta County prosecutor, and they have one son.
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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