Joseph B. Lyle at a glance
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Joseph B. Lyle
Judge · Washington Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 28th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in Virginia, serving since February 25, 2015, when he was elected by the Virginia General Assembly
- Before becoming a judge, Lyle was an attorney in Bristol, Virginia, and held the role of County Attorney for Washington County, VA (1994–1997).
Education
- University of Tennessee College of Law — J.D. (1990)
- University of Tennessee — B.A. (1987)
Additional information
- He also practiced in local government law, commercial litigation, creditor bankruptcy, and business law at firms such as Green & Hale, Penn, Stuart, Eskridge & Jones, and Kilgare & Phillips.
- Lyle is a member of the Darden Society and Golden Key National Honor Society, and has received American Jurisprudence Awards for Civil Procedure I and Appellate Advocacy.
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
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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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