Gary H. Moliken at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Gary H. Moliken
Biography
Professional career
- Former partner at Hershman & Moliken, LLP (1997–2000)
- Currently serves as a judge in the Fairfax County General District Court (19th Judicial District Court of Virginia)
- Veteran attorney with over three decades of legal practice, now serving as a judge in Fairfax County’s General District Court, bringing extensive trial experience, a strong academic background, and a reputation for fairness and professionalism to his judicial role
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School in 1987
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia (1982).
- University of Virginia in — B.A. (1982)
Additional information
- Began private practice in 1989; sole practitioner since 2000.
- sole practitioner from 2000 onward
- Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1988; also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the D.C. Court of Appeals.
- Listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Recognized for calm temperament, fairness, professionalism, and integrity in judicial screening evaluations.
- in Virginia, serving as one of the court’s active judges
- , and has indicated willingness to relocate to Fairfax County if appointed
- Member of Fairfax County and American Bar Associations, Virginia State Bar.
- Gary H. Moliken
- born and raised in Newport News, Virginia
- His academic qualifications include his
- He then completed his
- , operating his own law firm in Fairfax County
- His trial experience spans
- criminal law, domestic relations, and personal injury litigation
- , with a strong familiarity with Fairfax County General District Court procedures
- Bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- Moliken has been evaluated in judicial screening processes, and there he was noted for his
- The Fairfax Bar’s committees have recommended him as well‐qualified for the General District Court, citing his broad legal experience and dedication to public service
- roster
- Bethesda, Maryland
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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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