Leroy F. Millette at a glance
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Leroy F. Millette
Former Justice · Supreme Court of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- Senior Justice (2015–present)
- Judge, Supreme Court of Virginia, 2008-present
- LeRoy F. Millette Jr. is a retired and senior justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, appointed by Governor Tim Kaine in 2008 and serving until his retirement in 2015
- Circuit Court, Prince William County (1993–2007) — Chief Judge 1998–2000, 2006–2007
- General District Court, Prince William County (1990–1993) — Chief Judge 1992–1993
- Before the bench, Millette was a private attorney in Woodbridge, VA, and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County (1986–1990).
Education
- Marshall–Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary — J.D. (1974)
- in Economics, College of William & Mary — B.A. (1971)
Additional information
- Supreme Court of Virginia (2008–2015) — Appointed Aug.
- 11, 2009, to a 12‐year term.
- 19, 2008; confirmed Feb.
- Court of Appeals of Virginia (2007–2008) — Appointed by Governor Kaine.
- Also involved in the Lorena Bobbitt trial in 1993.
- Born July 30, 1949, Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
- Date of birth: 1949-01-01
- Certified Mediator and has served on multiple judicial commissions and bar associations.
- Presided over the capital murder trial of John Allen Muhammad (“Beltway Sniper”) and confirmed the death sentence.
- Married to M. Elizabeth O’Brien Millette; two children.
- Millette is recognized for his extensive experience across all four levels of Virginia’s judicial system, making him one of only three Virginia jurists to have served at all levels.
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Sources
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