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David B. Carson
Judge · Roanoke City Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- David B. Carson is a circuit court judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit in Roanoke, Virginia, serving since July 1, 2013, and re‐elected in 2021 for a term ending in 2029
- Pre‐judicial career: Chairman, Roanoke School Board (2006–2013) Private practice attorney at Johnson, Ayers & Matthews Law clerk to Hon. Jack Kiser, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Academic work: Adjunct Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, teaching Judicial Externships and Trial Advocacy
Education
- B.A., Dartmouth College J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law (1988)
Additional information
- Re‐elected: February 23, 2021, for an eight‐year term ending 2029
- Elected: By the Virginia General Assembly, assumed office July 1, 2013
- Court Contact: Phone: (540) 853‐2436 Address: 315 West Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24010 Email: dcarson@
- Judge Carson’s career reflects a blend of public service, legal practice, and academia.
- His tenure as school board chairman and his federal court clerkship provided a strong foundation for his judicial role.
- He continues to be active in the legal community, including participation in the Roanoke 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.
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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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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