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# Robert Humphreys

Court of Appeals of Virginia · Senior Appellate Judge

## Profile

- Court: Court of Appeals of Virginia
- State: Virginia
- Role: Senior Appellate Judge
- Service status: senior
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## 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.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8426/robert-j-humphreys/)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8426/robert-j-humphreys/)

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