Marvin H. Dunkum at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Marvin H. Dunkum
Biography
Professional career
- Notable court listings: Buckingham Combined District Court and Lunenburg Combined District Court both list him as Chief Judge of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations division
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): University of Richmond School of Law, 1984
- Bachelor’s Degree: University of Virginia
Additional information
- Counties served: Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Prince Edward
- Protective orders and Department of Social Services cases
- Marvin H. Dunkum, Jr. is the Presiding Chief Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for Virginia’s 10th Judicial District, covering multiple counties including Buckingham, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Prince Edward.
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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