William E. Jarvis at a glance
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William E. Jarvis
Judge · Prince William Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Presiding judge of the 31st Judicial District Court of Virginia, serving Prince William County since his 2012 election by the Virginia General Assembly
- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Prince William County, VA (2002–2012)
- Assistant State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit, Marion County, FL (1998–2002)
- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Pittsylvania County, VA (1992–1998)
- Clerk’s Office Phone: +1 (703) 792‐6141
Education
- George Mason University School of Law (Antonin Scalia Law School) — J.D. (1991)
- B.A. in Philosophy & Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University, 1985
Additional information
- Election: Elected in 2012; re‐elected in 2020
- Licensed to practice in Virginia (1992) and Florida (1998)
- Member, Access to Justice Commission’s Subcommittee on Unrepresented Litigants
- Raised in Norfolk, VA, Jarvis enjoys antique motorcycle restoration, barbecue cooking, and playing Irish melodies on the violin.
- Official court information: Virginia Courts – Prince William General District Court.
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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