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Michael J. Bush
Judge · Russell Combined District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Michael J. Bush is a judge of the 29th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in Virginia, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2009 and re‐elected in 2015
- Clerk’s Office Contact (Russell County): (276) 889‐8051
Education
- He is a graduate of Carson‐Newman College (B.A.) and the University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1989).
Additional information
- Appointment: Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on February 28, 2009; re‐elected in 2015 for a term ending in 2021
- Served in the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office before judicial appointment
- Before joining the bench, Michael J. Bush held the role of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Russell County, Virginia.
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Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
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Sources
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Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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