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# Wade A. Bowie

York General District Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: York General 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

- He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 1993
- on the 9th Judicial District Court of Virginia, a position he was elected to by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Hudgins
- Prior to this appointment, Bowie held the role of a judge for the 9th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, a role he held from 2012 until his elevation to the circuit court.
- Before joining the bench, Bowie was a partner at Kaufman & Canoles in Hampton, Virginia, where he focused on litigation and family law.

### Education

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the College of William & Mary, completing his studies in 1990 and 1993, respectively

### Additional information

- Wade A. Bowie was born on February 26, 1969, in Providence, Rhode Island, and currently resides in Toano, Virginia.
- Judge Bowie’s career spans over a decade of judicial experience, combined with significant expertise in family law and litigation.
- Both his undergraduate degree
- The 9th Judicial District covers the Cities of Charles City and Williamsburg, as well as the Counties of Gloucester, James City, King William, King and Queen, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, and York.
- In this capacity, he handled cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, and other family law matters, reflecting his specialization in family law.
- His legal career demonstrates a strong foundation in both private practice and judicial service.
- His service on both the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and the 9th Judicial District Court highlights his role in shaping legal outcomes in Virginia’s 9th Judicial District, particularly in matters affecting families and children.
- He is married and has a family, and his professional and personal background reflects a long-standing commitment to the Virginia legal community.