James J. Reynolds at a glance
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James J. Reynolds
Judge · Danville Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- His work contributes to maintaining legal order and providing access to justice for residents of Danville, Franklin County, and Pittsylvania County
- He subsequently became a partner at Gardner, Barrow, Sharpe & Reynolds, a law firm based in Martinsville, Virginia, before his election to the bench.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary in 1990 and completed his J.D. at the University of Richmond School of Law in 1993.
Additional information
- Elected to the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia by the Virginia General Assembly on July 1, 2013.
- The 22nd Judicial Circuit encompasses the City of Danville and the Counties of Franklin and Pittsylvania.
- As a circuit court judge, Reynolds presides over a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, divorce, and estate matters.
- He serves alongside other judges, including Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. and Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, providing oversight for civil, criminal, divorce, and estate cases, as well as managing jury administration.
- Responsible for court administration, docket management, and jury oversight, ensuring the efficient operation of the court system in his jurisdiction.
- Following law school, he worked for eleven years at the Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, gaining extensive prosecutorial experience.
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Sources
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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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