Calvin S. Spencer at a glance
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Calvin S. Spencer
Judge · Mecklenburg Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- On July 1, 2026, Spencer ascended to the Circuit Court bench, succeeding a Clarksville-area judge
- Calvin S. Spencer Jr. was first elected by the Virginia General Assembly as a General District Court judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit in February 2019 and began presiding in April 2019
- He also worked as an associate at McGuireWoods in Charlottesville and held the role of a federal law clerk to U.S. District Judge Henry C. Morgan Jr. of the Eastern District of Virginia (Norfolk Division),.
Education
- Spencer is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Virginia, reflecting a strong academic foundation in law and liberal arts.
Additional information
- Before joining the bench, Spencer practiced law for 19 years with Harris, Matthews & Crowder in Kenbridge, Virginia.
- The 10th Judicial Circuit covers Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Halifax, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg counties.
- In this role, he will likely handle cases in Mecklenburg County and serve alongside Judges Donald Blessing, Robert H. Morrison, and J. William Watson Jr..
- He initially filled a vacancy created by retirements and judicial promotions in the circuit.
- As a Circuit Court judge, Spencer presides over civil, criminal, and equity cases, including appeals from the General District Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court within the 10th Judicial Circuit.
- His prior role as a General District Court judge involved handling misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, preliminary felony hearings, and civil claims under $15,000.
- Spencer’s career demonstrates a progression from private legal practice to significant judicial responsibilities, reflecting his experience in both trial and appellate matters within Virginia’s judicial system.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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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