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Joseph M. Teefey
Judge · Petersburg Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joseph M. Teefey, Jr. is the Chief Judge of Virginia’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court, serving since 2015 after being elected by the Virginia General Assembly to fill a vacancy created by Judge Pamela S. Baskervill’s retirement.
- Before joining the court, Teefey was Managing Partner at Teefey & Teefey, P.C. in Blackstone, Virginia, from 1998
- Earlier, he held the role of Assistant Public Defender in Halifax County (1995–1998)
- Listed as Chief Judge for the circuit
Education
- University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law While in law school, he was Managing Editor of the Law Review — J.D. (1994)
- in Political Science and Government – Hampden-Sydney College — B.A. (1988)
Additional information
- Elected: November 10, 2014, by the Virginia General Assembly
- focusing on civil and criminal litigation.
- Teefey’s judicial career spans both public defense and private practice before his election to the bench.
- Judge Teefey presides over the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers the City of Petersburg and Amelia, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, and Powhatan Counties.
- His role as Chief Judge involves overseeing circuit court operations, case management, and judicial administration across multiple counties.
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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