Matthew T. Paulk at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Matthew T. Paulk
Biography
Professional career
- The Presiding Judge and Chief Judge of the Richmond City General District Court, serving the 13th Judicial District of Virginia
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law and has been licensed to practice in Virginia since — J.D. (1995)
Additional information
- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly on April 16, 2022, filling a vacancy created when Hon. Claire Cardwell was elevated to the Richmond Circuit Court.
- Before his judicial appointment, Paulk was an attorney in private practice in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases.
- He presides over the Richmond City General District Court, which handles a wide range of cases including criminal, traffic, civil, and small claims matters.
- He is fluent in English and French.
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
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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 ↗