Matthew J. Quatrara at a glance
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Matthew J. Quatrara
Judge · Albemarle General District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for both Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, prosecuting white-collar crimes
- Presiding Judge: Albemarle General District Court, Charlottesville, VA
- Judge of the 16th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving as Presiding Judge for the Albemarle General District Court
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law — J.D. (2005)
- United States Air Force Academy — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2019, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Robert H. Downer, Jr..
- Associate attorney at McGuireWoods in Richmond
- handling commercial litigation and employment law.
- Attorney at Lenhart Pettit at the time of his election.
- Other assignments: Also serves on the Louisa General District Court bench.
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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