Robert Humphreys at a glance
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- Senior Appellate Judge
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Robert Humphreys
Senior Appellate Judge · Court of Appeals of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- Humphreys has taught Trial Practice and Constitutional Criminal Procedure at Regent University Law School since 2001
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 2000-present
- After retiring from active service in 2023, Humphreys became a Senior Judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals in 2024.
- Robert J. Humphreys is a retired judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals, serving from 2000 to 2023, and now a Senior Judge in 2024
- Also an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton (1998–2002)
- Commonwealth’s Attorney, Virginia Beach, VA (1990–2000) He also held the role of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Assistant Attorney General, State of Delaware (1976–1978)
- In summary: Robert J. Humphreys is a veteran Virginia jurist with a distinguished career as a prosecutor, appellate judge, and legal educator, recognized for his contributions to criminal justice reform and legal scholarship
Education
- Widener University School of Law — J.D. (1976)
- Washington and Lee University — B.A. (1972)
Additional information
- He was reelected in 2008 and again in 2016, serving until December 31, 2023.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on March 9, 2000, Humphreys began his term on April 16, 2000.
- Private practice in Virginia Beach (1988–1989)
- Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Virginia Beach, VA (1982–1987)
- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Norfolk, VA (1979–1982)
- Humphreys was born in San Diego, California, in 1950.
- As a judge, he authored numerous opinions in criminal, civil, and family law cases.
- He continues to contribute to legal education and professional organizations.
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