Clifford Lynwood Athey at a glance
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Clifford Lynwood Athey
Judge · Court of Appeals of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- Clifford Lynwood “Clay” Athey Jr. is a judge on the Virginia Court of Appeals, appointed by the Virginia General Assembly on February 14, 2019 to succeed Judge Teresa M. Chafin
- 2012–2019: Judge, 26th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, covering Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, plus Harrisonburg and Winchester
Education
- University of Dayton School of Law — J.D. (1993)
- in History – Virginia Commonwealth University — B.A. (1990)
- AA in Business Administration – Lord Fairfax Community College (1988)
Additional information
- 1993–2012: Private practice as an attorney in Front Royal, VA.
- 2002–2011: Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates (18th district, Warren County and parts of Fauquier and Frederick).
- Distinguished Citizen Award – Shenandoah Area Council of Boys Scouts of America (2005)
- Mayor of Front Royal (2000–2002).
- 1996–2000: Front Royal Town Council member
- Born September 1, 1960, Front Royal, Virginia
- Married to Stacey Lynne Knox; two children
- Active in community organizations including the Warren County Bar Association, Front Royal Rotary Club, and Saint Luke’s Community Health Clinic
- Official court information is available via the Virginia Courts website.
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
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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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