Lori Beth Galbraith at a glance
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Lori Beth Galbraith
Judge · Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Chesapeake, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, appointed in 2019, and serves in multiple judicial and professional leadership roles
- Before becoming a judge, Judge Galbraith was Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Chesapeake from 2006, joining the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in 1994 after four years as an Assistant Public Defender.
- Participated in the Sexual Assault Response Team, Domestic Violence Task Force, and Mental Health/Criminal Justice Workgroup
- Listed among the court’s judges alongside Hon. Chanel Ann Gray (Chief Judge), Hon. Wilfredo Bonilla, Jr., and Hon. David L. Jones
- Clerk’s Office phone: (757) 382‐8100
Education
- B.A. in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University and a J.D. from Temple University.
Additional information
- Appointed to the Chesapeake, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court bench on July 1, 2019.
- Implemented a Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Protocol and trained judges and prosecutors statewide.
- Initiated a Behavioral Health Docket and worked on the Human Trafficking Task Force.
- Was appointed by the Virginia Supreme Court to the Advisory Committee on Rules of Court.
- Serves on the Local School Superintendent/Judicial Liaison Committee and other advisory workgroups.
- Chairs the Chesapeake Best Practices Court Team to improve child dependency dockets.
- Court contact: Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, 301 Albemarle Drive, 2nd Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- The court handles juvenile delinquency, custody, visitation, and other family law matters, with scheduled hearings on various days and times.
- Serves on the Board of the Virginia Association of District Court Judges and chairs the Reception Committee.
- Judge Galbraith and her husband, Scott, have one daughter and enjoy traveling, attending baseball games, and concerts.
- Is a member of the Virginia Council of Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judges.
- Is a Board Member of the I’Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court.
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.
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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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