Rufus A. Banks at a glance
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Rufus A. Banks
Judge · Chesapeake Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Rufus A. Banks, Jr. is a Presiding Judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia in Chesapeake, having served on the bench since 1999 and appointed to his current role in 2018
- 1999–Present: Judge, Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- 1996–1999: Attorney, Huff, Poole & Mahoney, PC, Chesapeake, VA
- Clerk’s Office Phone: (757) 382‐3000
Education
- North Carolina Central University School of Law — J.D. (1992)
- Old Dominion University — B.A. (1987)
Additional information
- 1993–1996: Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Portsmouth, VA
- Chambers: Suite 400A, 307 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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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