Randy C. Krantz at a glance
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Randy C. Krantz
Judge · Bedford General District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding judge of the 24th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving since March 2016 after being elected by the Virginia General Assembly to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Harold A. Black.
- 1995–2016: Elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bedford County, serving six consecutive terms
- Clerk’s Office (Bedford): +1 (540) 586‐7637
- Judge Krantz’s areas of interest include criminal law, criminal justice, forensic science, criminal psychology, health‐care leadership, law and ethics, and trial advocacy
- previously a registered nurse in emergency, critical care, and forensic nursing; also served in the Virginia Army National Guard as a 1st Lieutenant and later as a captain and Judge Advocate General
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (1990)
- in Public Service, Lynchburg College — B.A. (1986)
Additional information
- M.A. in Religion (Christian Leadership), Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (2011, summa cum laude)
- Inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (2006)
- Governor’s Award for Child Advocacy and Abuse Prevention (1997)
- 1992–1995: Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Began his legal career in private practice in Roanoke County before entering prosecution.
- Led the Bedford County Violent Crimes Response Team and held the role of legal advisor to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- He is also Residential Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University School of Law, teaching trial advocacy.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Sources
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