Gino W. Williams at a glance
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Gino W. Williams
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding judge of the 27th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving since 2009, with a career that includes over two decades as Commonwealth Attorney for Floyd County and recent service as Chief Judge
- Appointed General District Court Judge for the 27th Judicial District in 2003, continuing to serve in that capacity. held the role of Chief Judge for the last 15 years of his judicial tenure
- Public Service: Elected Commonwealth Attorney for Floyd County in 1991, serving until 2003
- Listed as Presiding Judge for the Giles General District Court and also serves in Wythe General District Court
Education
- B.A. in 1982, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) J.D. in 1986, College of William & Mary School of Law
Additional information
- Election: Elected to the bench on April 1, 2009, and re-elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2015 for a term ending in 2021.
- Legal Practice: After law school, Williams practiced law at Lineberry and Profitt for seven years.
- Judge Williams presides over the 27th Judicial District Court of Virginia, which covers the cities of Radford and Galax, and the counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe.
- Member of the Virginia Access to Justice Commission and VASAP Board
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.
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Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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