Matthew D. Nelson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Matthew D. Nelson
Biography
Professional career
- Associate, Chucker & Reibach, Richmond, VA Judge, 12th Judicial District Court of Virginia
- The Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial District Court of Virginia, which covers Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law Bachelor’s degree, East Tennessee State University — J.D. (1997)
Additional information
- Court type: General District Court — handles criminal preliminary hearings, misdemeanor trials, civil cases up to $25,000, small claims, and certain other matters.
- As Chief Judge, Nelson oversees the court’s operations, case management, and judicial policy.
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 Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗