Hugh S. Campbell at a glance
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Hugh S. Campbell
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 15th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving since July 1, 2013, and presiding over cases in multiple Virginia counties
- Previous Career: Partner at Campbell & Campbell, a law firm in Ashland, Virginia
Education
- B.A. in History — University of Virginia J.D. — University of Richmond School of Law, 1991
Additional information
- Appointed: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on July 1, 2013 to fill a vacancy caused by the retirement of Hon. Peter Trible.
- handling criminal defense and personal injury cases alongside his uncle and father.
- The Richmond Bar notes that he and other Hanover General District Court judges emphasize the civility and professionalism of attorneys in their jurisdiction.
- 15th Judicial District Court of Virginia, which covers Fredericksburg and Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties.
- Listed among the judges for the King George General District Court, where he shares judicial responsibilities with other district court judges.
- As a General District Court judge, Campbell handles a range of cases, including criminal matters, civil cases, and traffic offenses, in accordance with Virginia’s General District Court procedures.
- Born and raised on a farm in Beaverdam, Virginia (near Patrick Henry’s “Scotchtown” in Hanover County), Campbell attended Hanover Academy, Liberty Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School.
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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