Marjorie T. Arrington at a glance
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Marjorie T. Arrington
Judge · Chesapeake Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia (Chesapeake Circuit Court), appointed in 2008 and serving as Presiding Judge
- Clerk’s Office Phone: (757) 382‐3000
Education
- Mercer University School of Law — J.D. (1986)
- Hampton University — B.A. (1983)
Additional information
- Arrington has been serving on the Chesapeake Circuit Court since May 9, 2008.
- Appointment: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2008; term runs until 2032
- Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Norfolk (2001–2008)
- Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1989
- Selected through the Virginia legislative election process.
- Chambers: Suite 400A, 307 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Attorney for Tidewater Legal Aid Society
- Prosecutor for the Cities of Portsmouth and Suffolk
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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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗