Wallace S. Covington at a glance
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Wallace S. Covington
Biography
Professional career
- Wallace S. Covington, III is a presiding judge of the Prince William General District Court (31st Judicial District) in Virginia, serving since September 18, 2014
- Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Virginia since 1989
- In summary: Judge Wallace S. Covington, III is an experienced Virginia state court judge with a background in local government leadership, now serving as a presiding judge in Prince William County’s General District Court
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Virginia Tech J.D., University of Richmond School of Law
Additional information
- Appointed: September 18, 2014, by the Virginia General Assembly.
- As a presiding judge, Covington oversees trials, motions, and other proceedings in the court’s civil, criminal, and traffic divisions.
- The court’s schedule includes multiple daily sessions for civil trials, criminal matters, small claims, and traffic enforcement.
- handling a broad range of cases and maintaining the court’s judicial operations.
- Judge Covington presides over the Prince William General District Court, which handles civil, traffic, and criminal misdemeanor cases, as well as preliminary hearings for felony cases.
- One of several presiding judges in the 31st Judicial District, which covers Prince William County, Virginia.
- Previous Role: Brentsville District Supervisor for the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors.
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.
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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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