Darrel W. Puckett at a glance
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Darrel W. Puckett
Biography
Professional career
- Earlier Roles: Private general law practice (1993–1999), Commissioner in Chancery, Appomattox County Circuit Court (1998–1999), Commissioner of Accounts, Appomattox County (1995–1999)
- Judge in Virginia’s 10th Judicial District Court, serving as Presiding Judge for the Appomattox General District Court and as a resident judge for both Appomattox and Halifax Counties’ General District Courts
Education
- Lynchburg College — B.A. (1982)
Additional information
- Commonwealth’s Attorney (2000–2019): held the role of Special Prosecutor for the City of Lynchburg and multiple counties, including Amherst, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Lunenburg, Nelson, and Prince Edward.
- Court Schedule: Appomattox General District Court holds civil cases on the 2nd Friday of each month, small claims at 11:00 a.m., and criminal/traffic cases on Wednesdays.
- He also sits in all other counties within the 10th Judicial District, including Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Prince Edward.
- Notable Legal Work: First Commonwealth’s Attorney to successfully argue the scientific reliability of RIAH hair screen analysis, leading to statewide adoption by prosecutors and probation officers.
- Judicial Appointments: Established the Appomattox County Multidisciplinary Team for child maltreatment response; participated in Virginia Supreme Court projects on domestic violence offender supervision.
- Appomattox Addiction and Resiliency Team
- Held Top Secret, Special Compartmented Information clearance; multiple military awards including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
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Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Sources
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