Joshua P. Deford at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Joshua P. Deford
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Virginia 9th Judicial District Court, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021, and currently serves as Chief Judge of the New Kent Circuit Court
- Before joining the judiciary, DeFord held the role of Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the Williamsburg–James City County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, a role he assumed in 2012.
- He also worked in private practice in Washington, D.C., as an associate at Howrey LLP and Baker & Hostetler LLP
Education
- J.D. — William & Mary Law School, 2010 Licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia (2011).
- in Economics and History — College of William & Mary — B.A.
Additional information
- focusing on complex litigation and antitrust 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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View Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗