Deanis L. Simmons at a glance
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Deanis L. Simmons
Judge · Washington Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of Virginia’s 28th Judicial Circuit, serving since July 2013, with a career that includes judicial, prosecutorial, and private legal work
- 2013–present: Chief Judge, 28th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia
- Sworn in as a circuit court judge on July 11, 2013
- 2012–2013: Judge, 28th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Education
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — B.A.
- Wake Forest University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Recognized for her extensive legal background, combining judicial service with prosecutorial and private practice experience.
- Court Contact (Smyth County): 109 West Main Street, Suite 1081, Marion, VA 24354 Phone: (276) 782‐4044
- Before judiciary: 13 years as Tazewell County Attorney Assistant Attorney General, Virginia Attorney General’s Abingdon Regional Office Private legal practice
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 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗