Maana K. Parcham at a glance
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Maana K. Parcham
Judge · Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Virginia General Assembly–elected judge of the 18th Judicial District, serving as a Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) Court judge in Alexandria since April 1, 2026
- Assistant Public Defender with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (2014–2017)
- Earlier roles as an assistant public defender in Danville, VA, and law clerkships in Alexandria and Washington, DC
Education
- She is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law (JD, 2013) and Virginia Tech (BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, 2010).
Additional information
- Began her judicial tenure on April 1, 2026, elected to fill the seat vacated by Judge Thomas K. Cullen, who retired rather than face reappointment hearings after performance evaluations rated nearly 60% of respondents as “needs improvement” or worse.
- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Alexandria (2017–2026)
- Legal Fellow at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (2013)
- Decisions on whether juveniles should be tried as adults in circuit court
- The court also provides extensive confidentiality protections, excluding the public from hearings and keeping records sealed to protect children and families.
- She now serves alongside Chief Judge Sean A. Sherlock on a court handling one of the broadest ranges of cases in Virginia’s judicial system.
- In summary: Maana K. Parcham is a newly elected, highly experienced judge in Virginia’s juvenile and family court system, bringing a unique blend of prosecutorial and defense legal work to a court with broad jurisdiction and significant community impact.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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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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