Rian E. Lewis at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Rian E. Lewis
Judge · 2500 Washington Avenue, 2nd Fl.
Biography
Professional career
- Rian Elizabeth Lewis is the Presiding Judge of the Newport News General District Court in Virginia’s 7th Judicial District, elected in 2022 to fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Hon. Matthew W. Hoffman
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Washington and Lee University
- Valparaiso University School of Law — J.D.
- Master’s in Psychology: Valparaiso University
Additional information
- She has been licensed in Virginia since 2011.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2022
- Criminal Division Contact: Courtroom A — +1 (757) 926‐8811
- Other Divisions: Civil (Courtroom D) and Traffic (Courtroom B)
- Before becoming a judge, Lewis held the role of a Senior Assistant Public Defender with the Newport News Public Defender’s Office for over ten years.
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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