Charles N. Dorsey at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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Charles N. Dorsey
Judge · Roanoke County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Virginia’s 23rd Judicial Circuit Court, serving since 2002 and currently holding a term through 2026
- Listed as a Presiding Judge for the Roanoke County Circuit Court
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law — J.D. (1979)
- in Government and Sociology — University of Virginia — B.A. (1976)
Additional information
- Current term expires in 2026.
- Re‐elected in 2010 and 2018 for eight‐year terms.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2002.
- Judge Dorsey’s career includes service on the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court and active participation in the Roanoke Bar Association.
- For case or scheduling inquiries, the Clerk’s Office or Judge Dorsey’s secretary should be contacted.
- His judicial work has included notable rulings, such as ordering the removal of a Confederate statue in Roanoke.
- Judge Dorsey presides over the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers Roanoke City, Salem, and Roanoke County.
- The court handles both criminal and civil cases in the region.
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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