Steven B. Novey at a glance
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Steven B. Novey
Judge · Chesterfield Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding judge on the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, serving Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2022
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (1995)
Additional information
- Election: Elected in 2022 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. Lynn Brice
- Novey & Tomko Law Firm
- Listed among the presiding judges for the circuit, alongside other notable judges such as Hon. Jayne A. Pemberton and Hon. David E. Johnson.
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 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗