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# Josiah T. Showalter

Wythe Circuit Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Wythe Circuit Court
- State: Virginia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Josiah T. Showalter, Jr. has held the role of a Circuit Court Judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit in Virginia since 2006
- Prior to his judicial appointment, he was Montgomery County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney from 2000 to 2006

### Education

- J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and his B.A. from Virginia Tech.

### Additional information

- Before entering public service, Showalter practiced law privately, covering criminal and civil litigation as well as real estate matters.
- handling criminal prosecutions and legal matters for the county.
- In addition to his judicial duties, Showalter is a business law instructor at Virginia Tech, where he has taught for over 15 years.
- He is widely recognized on campus as the “Judge on a Scooter”, a persona he developed that includes riding a maroon Honda scooter around campus, wearing a bowtie and oval glasses, and engaging students with interactive teaching methods.
- His classes, particularly in business law, are highly regarded for their energy, accessibility, and student engagement.
- Showalter has cultivated a distinctive and approachable public image, both on campus and online.
- He maintains an Instagram account with educational content and has merchandise featuring his catchphrase, “Can you feel the law?”.
- Students praise him for his dedication, personal attention, and ability to make learning enjoyable, often remembering every student’s name and providing interactive review sessions.