Jacqueline S. McClenney at a glance
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Jacqueline S. McClenney
Judge · Richmond Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit Court, VA (2021–present)
- Presiding Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving the City of Richmond since April 1, 2021
- District Judge, 13th Judicial District Court, VA (2015–2021)
- Prior to this, she was appointed by the General Assembly in January 2015 as a judge for the 13th Judicial District Court.
- Presiding Judge for the Richmond Circuit Court, which covers the City of Richmond and the 13th Judicial Circuit
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (2003)
- in Social Work — North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University — B.S. (1993)
Additional information
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on April 1, 2021, to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Joi Jester Taylor.
- Before her judicial appointments, McClenney was an attorney at McClenney Law Group, PC (previously McClenney Wallace, P.C.) for over eight years.
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
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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