Christopher E. Collins at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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Christopher E. Collins
Judge · Frederick Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Virginia’s 26th Judicial District Court, appointed June 28, 2020, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. William W. Eldridge, IV
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law — J.D. (2003)
Additional information
- His term runs through 2028.
- Initially appointed to fill a vacancy and later elected to a full term by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021, with reappointment in 2022.
- Before becoming a judge, Collins was an attorney in private practice in Frederick County, Virginia, and held the role of a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2016 to 2020
- Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard (1989–2005).
- representing the 29th District (Winchester and parts of Frederick and Warren counties).
- His professional experience also includes work in respiratory therapy, law enforcement, and banking.
- 26th Judicial District Court of Virginia, which covers the cities of Winchester and Harrisonburg, and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren.
- He held committee assignments including Courts of Justice, Education, and Transportation.
- Born in Lynchburg, VA, and raised in Winchester, Collins graduated from James Wood High School.
- He is married to Therese and attends Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
- He has been active in community organizations such as the Winchester Football Officials Association, Rotary of Frederick County, and the Frederick County Board of Supervisors.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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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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