Richard C. Patterson at a glance
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Richard C. Patterson
Judge · Tazewell Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the 29th Judicial Circuit Court in Tazewell, Virginia, serving since April 2009
- Listed as the Chief Judge alongside other judges on the court
Education
- Undergraduate degree: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- ): University of Richmond School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Before becoming a judge, Patterson practiced law in Tazewell, Virginia.
- Richard C. Patterson presides over the Tazewell Circuit Court, which handles a range of cases including criminal, civil, and family matters in the 29th Judicial District of Virginia.
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 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗