Ricardo Rigual at a glance
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Ricardo Rigual
Judge · Spotsylvania Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving since his 2016 election by the Virginia General Assembly
- 2011–2017: Judge, 15th Judicial District Court of Virginia
- Pre‐judicial career: Partner at Willis, Ashby & Rigual in Fredericksburg, VA
- Listed as Chief Judge for both the Spotsylvania and Stafford Circuit Courts within this circuit
Education
- American University Washington College of Law — J.D. (2001)
- University of Mary Washington — B.A. (1993)
Additional information
- Election: Chosen by the Virginia General Assembly in 2016 to serve on the 15th Judicial Circuit Court.
- As Chief Judge, Rigual oversees criminal, civil, and family cases across the circuit, including matters such as personal injury, public health compliance, and family law.
- Rigual presides over the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers multiple counties including Fredericksburg, Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland.
- His chambers are located in the Judicial Center in Spotsylvania, VA, and he is reachable via the court’s official channels.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Statewide
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Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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