Robin J. Mayer at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Robin J. Mayer
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 25th Judicial District Court of Virginia, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020, and serves as Presiding Judge in Buena Vista and as a judge in Staunton General District Court
Education
Additional information
- In August 2025, Judge Mayer presided over the dismissal of a reckless driving charge against a local towing company owner in Staunton.
- Election: Elected to the bench in 2020 by the Virginia General Assembly.
- She was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1990.
- The case was notable for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office declining to prosecute, leaving the journalist who filed the complaint to lead the prosecution.
- Before joining the judiciary, Judge Mayer held the role of an attorney for Lexington Legal Aid in Lexington, Virginia.
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 ↗