Claude V. Worrell at a glance
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Claude V. Worrell
Judge · Charlottesville Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Claude V. Worrell, II is the Presiding Judge and Chief Judge of Virginia’s 16th Judicial Circuit Court, serving since 2019
- 2013–2019: Judge of the 16th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- 2004–2013: Prosecutor with the Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Education
- California State University, Dominguez Hills — B.A.
- Washington and Lee University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- 2008–2013: Member, Board of Directors, Sexual Assault Resource Agency.
- Listed as Presiding Judge, Chief Judge on the City of Charlottesville’s official judicial directory.
- Worrell’s career spans both prosecutorial and judicial roles, with a focus on juvenile and domestic relations cases before his elevation to the circuit court.
- Worrell presides over the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange.
- His leadership as Chief Judge involves overseeing judicial operations, case management, and community engagement within the circuit.
- The court handles a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, and specialized programs such as Drug Court.
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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