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John K. Honey
Judge · Henrico General District Court
Biography
Professional career
- John K. Honey, Jr. is a Presiding Judge of the Henrico General District Court (14th Judicial District) in Virginia, serving since his 2015 election and re‐elected in 2021
- He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 1991
- Court Contact: Clerk’s Office: Carol Kennedy Civil Phone: +1 (804) 501‐4727 Criminal/Traffic Phone: +1 (804) 501‐4723 Address: 4309 East Parham Road, P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273‐0775
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (1990)
- Virginia Commonwealth University — B.S. (1987)
Additional information
- First elected to the bench in 2015, re‐elected in 2021
- Before joining the judiciary, Honey was an attorney in private practice, including time at Meyer Baldwin Long & Moore.
- As Presiding Judge, Honey oversees case assignments, presides over trials, and ensures compliance with Virginia’s General District Court rules and procedures.
- The court also handles traffic safety dockets, protective orders, small claims, and other civil matters.
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
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