Bryan M. Cave at a glance
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Bryan M. Cave
Judge · Harrisonburg/Rockingham Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before becoming a judge, Cave served three years as Page County Commonwealth’s Attorney (2018–2021) and previously as assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney under now-General District Court Judge Kenneth L. Alger II.
- The vacancy was created when Judge Anthony Bailey stepped down from the Harrisonburg/Rockingham JDR court
- Clerk’s Office: Lindsey N. Short, 116 South Court Street, Suite F, Luray, VA 22835
Education
- Appalachian School of Law — J.D. (2009)
Additional information
- Appointed to the bench on May 22, 2025, following House Resolution 804’s approval by the Virginia General Assembly on February 19, 2025.
- Also interim Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2021 before the special election.
- Court Hours: Clerk’s office 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; court schedules vary by case type
- Judge of the Page Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in Virginia’s 26th Judicial District, serving alongside other judges including Chief Judge Kimberly M. Athey.
- Cave is 48 years old, a lifelong Page County resident, and one of only a few native-born Page County attorneys elevated to the bench in recent memory.
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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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