Ronald K. Elkins at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
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- Wise Circuit Court
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Ronald K. Elkins
Judge · Wise Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Ronald Kelley Elkins is the Chief Judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties, and has been on the bench since 2014
- held the role of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Wise County from 2007, first as a prosecutor in 2001
- The Wise Circuit Court and Scott Circuit Court websites list him as Chief Judge and provide court policies, jury service info, and contact details
Education
- Samford University Cumberland School of Law — J.D. (2000)
Additional information
- Elevated to the 30th Judicial Circuit in 2020 by the Virginia General Assembly, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Chadwick Dotson.
- Joined the bench in 2014 after a long legal career.
- As Chief Judge, Elkins oversees the administration of the circuit court, including case scheduling, judicial policy, and court operations.
- Prior to this, held the role of a judge in the 30th Judicial District Court and in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
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 ↗