Eric R. Thiessen at a glance
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- Judge
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Eric R. Thiessen
Judge · Washington Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving the City of Bristol, Smyth, and Washington Counties, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023
- First judicial role: Judge, 28th Judicial District Court of Virginia, 2013
Education
- Drake University School of Law — J.D. (1996)
- Washington and Lee University — B.A.
Additional information
- Election: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023 for a six‐year term
- Circuit Court Contact (Washington County): (276) 676‐6224
- Federal and state court
- Virginia Supreme Court Virginia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court (Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia) U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Western District of Virginia) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Tennessee) U.S. District Court (Eastern District of Tennessee) U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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 Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗