Tanya L. Lomax at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Tanya L. Lomax
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the 1st Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving in the Chesapeake General District Court
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): The College of William & Mary Law School, 1989
- Bachelor’s Degree: University of Virginia, 1985
Additional information
- Appointment: Elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly on February 23, 2021
- Among four new judges appointed in February 2021 to serve in Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
- Before joining the judiciary, Lomax was in private practice and held the role of an Assistant Public Defender at the Portsmouth Public Defender’s Office.
- She has experience in both legal advocacy and public defense work.
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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View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗