David J. Whitted at a glance
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David J. Whitted
Judge · Chesapeake Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- In a 2019 Virginia State Bar interview, Judge Whitted described his investiture as a personal milestone, noting his family’s three generations of judges and his grandfather’s legacy as the first African‐American judge in Halifax County.
- Judge of the 1st Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in Chesapeake, Virginia, appointed to the bench on July 6, 2018
- Legal Department at Sentara Healthcare; domestic matters attorney at Stone & Associates, P.C. in Williamsburg
- Presiding Judge: Listed among the presiding judges of the Chesapeake Circuit Court
- Clerk’s Office Phone: +1 (757) 382‐8100
Education
- J.D. — William & Mary School of Law, 1994 While in law school, he held the role of a volunteer legislative aid/intern for Congressman Bobby Scott and interned at a local law firm.
- in Business Management — Hampton University — B.A.
Additional information
- Resident of Chesapeake, VA, since 1996
- 2005–2018: Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Chesapeake
- 2001–2005: Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Chesapeake
- Earlier roles: Public Defender in Suffolk
- Member of the Old Dominion Bar Association, Chesapeake Bar Association, South Hampton Roads Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, and the I’Anson Hoffman Inns of Court.
- Married to Judy R. Whitted; three children
- Enjoys marathon training and coaching football and basketball
- He emphasizes the importance of service to the bar and community.
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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