James Clayton Lewis at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
James Clayton Lewis
Judge · Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before joining the judiciary, James C. Lewis was a partner at Shapiro, Lewis, Appleton & Duffan, P.C. in Virginia Beach since 2000.
Education
- College of William & Mary Law School — J.D. (1979)
- University of Virginia — B.A. (1976)
Additional information
- Selection: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on November 10, 2014, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Edward W. Hanson, Jr.
- Truck wreck injury law
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.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
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
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗