Tanya Felton at a glance
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Tanya Felton
Judge · Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Chief Judge of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court and also serves as Chief Judge of the Accomack Circuit Court in Virginia’s 2nd Judicial Circuit
- Other Role: Chief Judge, Accomack Circuit Court
- In summary: Judge Tanya Felton is a senior judicial leader in Virginia’s 2nd Judicial Circuit, presiding over both Virginia Beach and Accomack Circuit Courts, with recent high‐profile rulings on local ordinances and public safety measures
Education
Additional information
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 Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗