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# Kiah D. Spinks

Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District 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



### Education

- North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC — J.D.
- Kiah D. Spinks, originally from New Jersey and raised in New Castle, Delaware, is a graduate of Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

### Additional information

- Appointed to the Thirty-first Judicial District of Virginia for a six-year term commencing July 1, 2024.
- She established Spinks Law PLLC in June 2013
- focusing on landlord-tenant, traffic, criminal, and family law, and has handled numerous jury and bench trials, including high-profile cases such as a second-degree murder trial.
- In her judicial role, Judge Spinks has made decisions on sensitive cases, such as bond hearings in child abuse and domestic relations matters, demonstrating her responsibilities in balancing legal procedure with community safety.
- She presides over the Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, which handles cases involving family law, child welfare, and juvenile matters.
- Her appointment reflects her extensive legal experience and active involvement in professional and community organizations, including the Virginia State Bar, Prince William County Bar Association, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
- Beyond the bench, she is engaged in community service and professional leadership, contributing to both legal and civic initiatives in Northern Virginia.