Robert L. Foley at a glance
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- Judge
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Robert L. Foley
Judge · Norfolk Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 4th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving the Norfolk Circuit Court, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023
- Before becoming a judge, Robert L. Foley was a partner at Foley & Foley, a litigation practice he founded in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2010.
- He previously held the role of an associate at Willcox & Savage from 2003 to 2010
Education
- College of William & Mary Law School — J.D. (2003)
- in History and Mathematics — Hampden-Sydney College — B.A. (2000)
Additional information
- Appointment: Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023
- Court Listing: Recognized in the official Virginia Court System roster
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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗