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Stephen R. McCullough
Justice · Supreme Court of Virginia
Biography
Professional career
- American judge and current Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, serving since March 3, 2016, for a twelve‐year term that will end on March 2, 2028
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 2011-present
- In summary: Stephen R. McCullough is a veteran Virginia attorney and judge, with a career spanning high‐level state legal work and two major appellate court positions, now serving as a Justice on the Virginia Supreme Court until 2028
- Assistant Attorney General (1999–2005)
- Early legal work: Law clerk to Justice Leroy R. Hassell Sr. of the Virginia Supreme Court (1997–1999)
- Succeeded Justice LeRoy Millette
Education
- B.A. in 1994, University of Virginia J.D. in 1997, University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law
Additional information
- Formal investiture: May 23, 2016.
- Opinions Counsel and Senior Appellate Counsel (2010–2011)
- State Solicitor General (2008–2009)
- Deputy Solicitor General (2006–2007)
- Born: February 15, 1972, in Marseille, France
- Date of birth: 1972-02-15
- Birth place: Marseille
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Sources
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