Richard T. McGrath at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Richard T. McGrath
Biography
Professional career
- Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2016 and held the role of chief judge of the 15th Judicial District
- Before his judicial role, he was Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General from 2003 to 2016
- Retired judge of Virginia’s 15th Judicial District Court, which covers Fredericksburg, Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties
Education
Additional information
- overseeing construction litigation for the Commonwealth.
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
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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗