Robert L. Hobbs at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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- Virginia · State
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Robert L. Hobbs
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the 28th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving since September 2021 and elected by the Virginia General Assembly
- Law Clerk to Hon. Glen M. Williams, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office
- Partner at Elliott, Lawson & Minor, P.C., Bristol, VA
- Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court for the City of Bristol
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Additional information
- Associate at Woods Rogers, PLC, Roanoke, VA
- Hobbs presides over a range of cases, including civil, criminal, and traffic matters, and is part of a bench that also includes Hon. Travis B. Lee and Hon. Suzan E. Moore.
- His judicial work is supported by the Virginia Court System’s public resources and local court websites.
- A native of Lee County, Hobbs lived in Bristol for 18 years before his election.
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
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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