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Brian K. Patton
Judge · Russell Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 29th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving since 2018 after being elected by the Virginia General Assembly to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Henry Vanover.
- Clerk of Court: Hon. Charity D. Hurst (Tazewell), Hon. Beverly S. Tiller (Buchanan)
Education
Additional information
- Elected to the bench in 2018 to replace the retired Hon. Henry Vanover.
- Colleague Judges: Hon. Richard C. Patterson (Chief Judge), Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr., Hon. Michael L. Moore, Hon. Reece Hale Robertson
- Appeals from general district and juvenile/domestic relations courts
- Before becoming a judge, Patton held the role of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Russell County, Virginia.
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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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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