L. Wayne Farmer at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
L. Wayne Farmer
Judge · Suffolk Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2006–2014: Commonwealth’s Attorney for Isle of Wight County
- 2000–2006: Private practice as president of Saunders, Barlow, Riddick & Babineau
- Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Southampton counties
Education
- William & Mary Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2014 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Rodham T. Delk, Jr.
- focusing on criminal defense, domestic relations, and real estate law
- Listed among the active judges for the Suffolk Circuit Court and Isle of Wight Circuit Court.
- His judicial service includes handling a range of cases, from criminal to civil matters, within his circuit’s jurisdiction.
- Judge Farmer resides in Isle of Wight County with his wife and two sons.
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 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗