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Daniel Tomas Lopez
Judge · Arlington Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Virginia’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court, serving Arlington County, and has been on the bench since 2019 after a long career in criminal defense and judicial service.
- Judicial service: Substitute judge for Arlington General District Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (2007–2019) Judge, 17th Judicial District Court of Virginia (2019–present)
- Previous roles: Judge, 17th Judicial District Court of Virginia; substitute judge in Arlington’s General District Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court since 2007
- First Latino judge sworn in at Arlington General District Court in 2019
- Legal practice: Partner/Owner, Briglia Hudley, P.C. (2009–2019) Co‐founder, Lopez, Meleen & Soprano (2001–2009) Criminal defense and litigation practice in state and federal courts
Education
- George Washington University Law School — J.D. (1996)
- in English Literature, Beloit College — B.A. (1987)
Additional information
- Member, Arlington County Restorative Justice Initiative
- Former board member, Arlington Soccer Association; manager, South Arlington Soccer Club
- Active in local civic and legal organizations
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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View Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗