Travis B. Lee at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Smyth General District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Travis B. Lee
Judge · Smyth General District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Partner at Campbell Law Firm (with Jeffrey L. Campbell) since 2012
- Chief Judge, City of Bristol General District Court (2024–2025 review period)
- Chief Judge, County of Smyth General District Court (2024–2025 review period)
- Law Clerk at the Law Office of Frank Kilgore
- Judge of the 28th Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving as Chief Judge for both the City of Bristol General District Court and the County of Smyth General District Court
- As Chief Judge, Travis Lee has overseen annual financial audits of the General District Court Clerk’s offices in Bristol and Smyth, confirming compliance with internal controls and Commonwealth financial regulations
- His role as Chief Judge involves supervising court operations, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and overseeing administrative and financial oversight of the district courts
Education
- Appalachian School of Law — J.D. (2011)
- in Political Science, University of Virginia — B.A.
Additional information
- 28th Judicial District Court of Virginia — elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2019.
- The 28th Judicial District covers the City of Bristol and Smyth and Washington Counties.
- focusing on criminal and family law.
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 ↗