Daniel E. Ortiz at a glance
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Daniel E. Ortiz
Judge · Court of Appeals of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals, appointed in 2021 and serving until 2029, with a career that includes Fairfax County Circuit Court, private litigation practice, and leadership roles in legal services
- Judge Ortiz has participated in public discussions on Virginia appellate law, including a 2026 Just Virginia podcast interview and a Virginia CLE program on recent Supreme Court civil decisions.
- Substitute judge: General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Fairfax County, 2010–2014
- Private practice: Partner at Blankingship & Keith, P.C. (2004–2014)
- Law clerk: Hon. M. Langhorne Keith, Fairfax County Circuit Court, 2002–2004
- Commission service: Virginia Access to Justice Commission; faculty, Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
Education
- George Washington University School of Law — J.D. (2002)
- in Government: University of Virginia — B.A. (1999)
Additional information
- Tenure: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2029
- Appointment: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on August 10, 2021, to fill a seat created by Senate Bill 1261, which expanded the court from 11 to 17 judges.
- 19th Judicial Circuit, Virginia Circuit Court: 2015–2021
- Leadership roles: Chairman and President, Legal Services of Northern Virginia (2011–2012).
- focusing on civil and commercial litigation.
- Base salary: $231,889.
- Ortiz’s authored opinions score 88% PASS overall, reflecting high fidelity to statutory text and legal reasoning in cases ranging from criminal to civil disputes.
- Bar associations: Board of Governors, Virginia Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Fairfax Bar Association.
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.
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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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