Shawn L. Hines at a glance
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Shawn L. Hines
Judge · Lee General District Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the 30th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties since 2015
- In recent years, he has also held the role of Chief Judge for both the Lee General District Court and the Wise/Norton General District Court
Education
- George Mason University School of Law (Antonin Scalia Law School) — J.D. (1998)
- Virginia Intermont College — B.A.
Additional information
- He assumed office on January 1, 2015 for a six‐year term ending December 31, 2020.
- Elected by the Virginia General Assembly on November 10, 2014 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge R. Larry Lewis.
- Earlier in his career, he worked in private practice (1999–2000).
- Before joining the judiciary, Hines held the role of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Lee County, Virginia.
- He presides over the 30th Judicial District Court, which covers Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties.
- His leadership role as Chief Judge involves overseeing court operations, scheduling, and case management for his assigned counties.
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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