Lisa C. Francisco at a glance
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- Judge
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Lisa C. Francisco
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed by the Virginia General Assembly in March 2026 to a six‐year term as a General District Court judge for Virginia’s 10th Judicial Circuit
- Began her judicial service on July 1, 2026, succeeding the late Judge S. Anderson Nelson in the general district court vacancy
- Private Practice (2012–2013): Attorney at Bagwell and Bagwell, P.C
- Halifax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office (2008–2011): Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, prosecuting misdemeanors, nonviolent and violent felonies
- Virginia General District Court judge appointed to a six‐year term, serving primarily in Mecklenburg, Charlotte, and Lunenburg counties
- Listed as a judge for the Prince Edward General District Court and is expected to hear cases in Mecklenburg, Charlotte, and Lunenburg counties
Education
- J.D. from Indiana University–Maurer School of Law (2007) and a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from The College of William & Mary (2002).
Additional information
- Law Office of Lisa C. Francisco, P.C. (2013–present): Providing legal services in Halifax, VA.
- Regional Drug Prosecutor (2011–2012): Prosecuted drug crimes, handled asset forfeitures, and coordinated with the Halifax/South Boston Regional Gang and Narcotic Task Force.
- representing clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, real estate, wills, custody, support, and protective order cases.
- She will join Chief Judge Jody H. Fariss and Judge Darrel W. Puckett on the bench.
- In summary: Judge Lisa C. Francisco is a seasoned Virginia attorney with a strong record in prosecution and private practice, now serving as a General District Court judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, with jurisdiction over Mecklenburg, Charlotte, and Lunenburg counties.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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