Michael R. Katchmark at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael R. Katchmark
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the Chesapeake General District Court, 1st Judicial District of Virginia, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in May 2012
- Clerk’s Office Phone: +1 (757) 382‐3100
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: College of William & Mary
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): University of Virginia School of Law
Additional information
- Elected to the bench in 2012 by the Virginia General Assembly, serving a term that was set to expire in 2020.
- Before joining the judiciary, Katchmark practiced law at Willcox & Savage in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Court Hours: Civil Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.
- Criminal Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.
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
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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗