Mary Elizabeth Sherwin

Professional career

• In 2026, Virginia Senate Resolution 167 and House Bill HR484 formally nominated Mary Elizabeth Sherwin to be elected as a judge of the Fourth Judicial District for a six‐year term beginning June 1, 2026
• In summary: Mary Elizabeth Sherwin is a seasoned attorney and community leader now serving as a judge in Norfolk’s General District Court, with a new six‐year term set to begin in mid‐2026, following a distinguished career in private practice and leadership roles
• Judge of the Norfolk General District Court in Virginia’s Fourth Judicial District, officially invested as a judge after 25 years with law firm Kaufman & Canoles, and nominated for a six‐year term starting June 1, 2026.

Education

Additional information

• Served on the Recruiting Committee
• Also active in professional and community organizations and was widely recognized by peers and industry publications.
• This nomination is part of a broader set of judicial appointments for that year.
• Recognized alongside other judges such as Hon. Leondras J. Webster (Chief Judge) and Hon. Erikka M. Massie.
• Listed among the active judges of the Norfolk General District Court, which handles both civil and criminal cases in Virginia’s 4th Judicial District.