Dennis M. Martin at a glance
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Dennis M. Martin
Judge · Petersburg Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving Petersburg and several surrounding counties since 2015
- Continues to be listed as a presiding judge in current Petersburg Circuit Court resources
Education
- B.A. — Mars Hill University J.D. — Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, 1997
Additional information
- Served an eight‐year term ending June 30, 2023.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on February 25, 2015.
- Admissions: North Carolina Bar (1997), Virginia Bar (2003)
- Before joining the bench, Martin practiced law in Petersburg, Virginia, including at Harrell & Chambliss, LLP.
- Serves as a presiding judge in the Petersburg Circuit Court, which handles both criminal and civil cases in the circuit.
- Professional Memberships: Henrico County Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association of Black Lawyers, Old Dominion 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
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 ↗