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# Todd G. Petit

Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- State: Virginia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### cell phones and electronic devices

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster](https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdf)
- [Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy](https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge of the 19th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in Fairfax County, Virginia, and has held the role of Chief Judge of the court since July 1, 2018
- Previous roles: Chief Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, City & County of Fairfax (2005–2016) Sole practitioner, Law Offices of Todd G. Petit (2001–2004) Guardian ad Litem
- Clerk’s Office: Kristi Alisia Smith
- The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court offers programs such as Pre‐Trial Supervision and Alternative Accountability to divert youth from the justice system while ensuring accountability
- In summary: Judge Todd G. Petit is an experienced legal professional with a background in public defense, private practice, and judicial service, now leading the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in matters affecting youth and families

### Education

- Catholic University of America – Columbus School of Law — J.D. (1997)
- Northeastern University — B.A. (1994)

### Additional information

- Community Advocate Award from the Capital Area Immigration Rights Coalition (2015)
- Phone: +1 (703) 246‐3367
- Address: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Faculty member, Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professional Course
- CLE program presenter