Frank Patrick Yeatts at a glance
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Frank Patrick Yeatts
Judge · Lynchburg Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Early career: Began as a judge in the 24th Judicial District in 2007
- Previously held the role of a judge in the 24th Judicial District Court of Virginia from 2007 until his election to the circuit court
- Judge of the 24th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers the City of Lynchburg and Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, and Nelson Counties
Education
- Professional credentials: B.A. — Lynchburg College (1991) J.D. — Regent University School of Law (1994) Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1995; also admitted to the U.S. District Court (Western District of Virginia) and the U.S. Court of Appeals (Fourth Circuit) in 1995.
Additional information
- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly on April 28, 2011.
- Private practice: Before joining the bench, Yeatts practiced law in Virginia, specializing in real estate, bankruptcy, and civil matters.
- His background in both private practice and public service reflects a broad legal expertise, particularly in civil and commercial matters.
- Currently listed among the judges of the Amherst Circuit Court, which is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit.
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Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Sources
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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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