Paul David Merullo at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Paul David Merullo
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding Judge at the Virginia Beach General District Court, serving in the 2nd Judicial District of Virginia
- Clerk’s Office Phone: (757) 385‐8531
Education
- J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2000 B.A., Old Dominion University
Additional information
- Before joining the bench, Judge Merullo practiced law at Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad & Morecock in Virginia Beach.
- The court operates Monday–Friday, with specific schedules for civil, criminal, and traffic dockets.
- As a Presiding Judge, Merullo oversees civil, criminal, and traffic cases in the General District Court, which handles matters such as misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings.
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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗