William W. Eldridge at a glance
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William W. Eldridge
Judge · Frederick Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before joining the bench, Eldridge held a position as a defense attorney and was a partner at Eldridge & Nagy until 2015.
Education
- George Mason University School of Law in, the same year he passed the bar exam — J.D. (2004)
Additional information
- Served in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County General District Court until his elevation to the Circuit Court on May 1, 2020, beginning an eight-year term.
- Temporarily appointed to the General District Court for the 26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia in June 2015 and was sworn in on July 8, 2015.
- Chris Collins succeeded him in the General District Court.
- Judge William W. Eldridge IV has a background in both civil and criminal law, including high-stakes cases, and has served in Virginia’s judicial system for over a decade.
- During his legal career, he handled both civil litigation and high-profile criminal cases, including one federal and one state death penalty case.
- His work on the Circuit Court and notable rulings, such as the election ballot case, highlight his role in upholding legal standards and election integrity in Virginia.
- He currently resides in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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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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