J. Christopher Clemens at a glance
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J. Christopher Clemens
Judge · Roanoke City Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Began his judicial career in 2008 as a judge on the 23rd Judicial District Court
- Son of Hon. Tommy Clemens, who served 17 years as a judge on the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court before retiring in 1997.
- Judge serving on the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers the cities of Roanoke and Salem and Roanoke County
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (1991)
- Roanoke College — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected to the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court by the Virginia General Assembly in 2016, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Clifford Weckstein.
- Other contacts: Roanoke County (540) 387‐6205
- Salem (540) 375‐3067
- Active in the Roanoke Bar Association, participating in events such as the Annual Meeting and Law Day Luncheon.
- Before joining the bench, Clemens held the role of a city councilman in Salem, VA and practiced law locally.
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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