M. Duncan Minton at a glance
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M. Duncan Minton
Judge · Chesterfield Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before his election, Minton held the role of a judge in the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court from 2017, where he handled family law and juvenile cases.
- Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Spotsylvania County, VA
- Prosecutor in Chesterfield County, VA
- M. Duncan Minton, Jr. is a Presiding Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights
- Presiding Judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit, which includes Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights
Education
- B.A. from Baylor University J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law (1992)
Additional information
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2022 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Frederick G. Rockwell, III.
- The circuit court handles both criminal and civil cases, including juvenile and domestic relations matters.
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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