Tammy S. McElyea at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Wise Circuit Court
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- Virginia · State
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Tammy S. McElyea
Judge · Wise Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Current appointment: Active judge on the 30th Judicial Circuit
- Notable assignments: Presiding Judge for Lee Circuit Court
- Judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, presiding over Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties, and previously held the role of Commonwealth’s Attorney for Lee County
- In summary: Judge Tammy S. McElyea is an experienced Virginia circuit court judge with a background in prosecutorial service, currently presiding over cases in Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties as part of the 30th Judicial Circuit
Education
Additional information
- She was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1988.
- Other county contacts: Scott County — (276) 386‐3801
- Wise County — (276) 328‐6111
- Before joining the bench, McElyea held the role of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Lee County, Virginia.
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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