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# Marilynn C. Goss

Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- State: Virginia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Her legal practice provided her with extensive experience in civil and domestic law, preparing her for her judicial responsibilities
- Judge Marilynn C. Goss has built a distinguished career in Virginia’s legal system, combining her experience as a legal aid attorney with her judicial service in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

### Education

- Bachelor’s degree from Marshall University in 1975 and completed her J.D. at the University of Richmond School of Law in 1982.

### Additional information

- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly on May 1, 2008, and serves the 13th Judicial District, which encompasses the City of Richmond, Virginia.
- Before joining the bench, Goss held a position as a senior attorney for the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society in Richmond, where she specialized in family law, housing law, and bankruptcy matters.
- She has presided over specialized programs, including the Richmond Juvenile Drug Treatment Court, reflecting her focus on juvenile and family-related cases.
- Prior to her election, she also held the role of a substitute judge for the same district, gaining experience in a variety of judicial matters.
- Her work emphasizes family law, juvenile justice, and community-focused legal programs, reflecting a commitment to both legal excellence and public service.
- In addition to her judicial duties, Goss has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community, including her involvement in mentoring and legal guidance through platforms such as Avvo and Martindale, where her professional profile highlights her experience and peer recognition.