Jeffrey P. Bennett at a glance
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Jeffrey P. Bennett
Judge · Amherst Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2015–present: Judge, 24th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Virginia
- Judge of the 24th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving as Presiding Judge for the Amherst Circuit Court, and was elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Michael Garrett
- Clerk’s Office (Amherst): (434) 946‐9321
Education
Additional information
- His term is set to run until 2027.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023 to replace Hon. Michael Garrett.
- Prior to 2015: Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Lynchburg for 13 years.
- Native of: Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- Bennett’s role as Presiding Judge involves overseeing case management, procedural matters, and judicial leadership in the circuit.
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
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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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