Matthew W. Hoffman at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
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- Active
Matthew W. Hoffman
Judge · Newport News Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Previous Judicial Roles: Judge, Newport News General District Court (2016–2022)
- Former attorney at Jones Blechman Woltz & Kelly
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Arizona
Additional information
- Election: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2022 to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy S. Fisher.
- Substitute judge in Newport News and Hampton.
- Notable Contribution: Founded the local behavioral health docket to support individuals with mental illness.
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 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗