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Joined December 2008
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By Order entered May 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Virginia has extended through June 20, 2021, its existing declaration of judicial emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the full text of the Supreme Court’s Order, visit: bit.ly/3wAPsuT.
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NEW! The Supreme Court of VA issues its 22nd Declaration of Judicial Emergency thru 6/20/21 & discusses CDC mask guidance (effective 5/31). bit.ly/3d71hQs
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RIP John W. Warner. Ex-US senator, contrarian centrist Republican, national security hawk and former husband of Liz Taylor died last night, per former and current Senate staffers. Warner, who represented #Va from 1979 until 2009, was 94.
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Congratulations! Christina A. Compagnone (Stierhoff) has been awarded the 2021 Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the VSB Young Lawyers Conference. Read more: bit.ly/compagnone #younglawyer #defenseattorney #vsb #legalprofessional #lawyers
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The same prosecutor's office that helped put Nick Robinson behind bars as a teen for more than three decades is now willing to back his bid to be released early from prison. newsleader.com/story/news/lo…
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Morning #appellatetwitter. SC killer Dylann Roof is appealing his charges before the #COA4 tomorrow AM but it appears the panel is made up of judges from other circuits. Any idea why they're doing this?
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Fairfax Circuit Court Offsite Records Center is moving! Offsite is now closed & will reopen at its new location in August 2021. See our Records page for more info bit.ly/3dIwnhV
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Roanoke Times: Glen Conrad, longtime federal judge, dies — roanoke.com/news/local/glen-…
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Progress-Index: Former Petersburg city attorney gets trial date against city for unpaid severance — progress-index.com/story/new…
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VADA mourns the passing of the Honorable Glen E. Conrad, Senior United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with Judge Conrad's entire family. He will be deeply missed.
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Roanoke Times: Assistant prosecutor in Botetourt County appointed to Virginia Parole Board — roanoke.com/news/local/assis…
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Times-Dispatch: Henrico defense attorney faces three felony charges alleging sexual assault — richmond.com/news/local/crim…
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We’re excited to share that Prof. Mary Kelly Tate will serve as president of the @urichmond Faculty Senate for the 2021-2022. Congratulations, Prof. Tate!
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Roanoke Times column: Retired Roanoke Valley attorney highlights unmet legal need — roanoke.com/news/local/casey…
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Richmond Times-Dispatch: Judge Adrianne Bennett, the former parole board chairwoman, on 'extended leave' — richmond.com/news/state-and-…
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Washington Post: Attorney General Mark Herring, Fairfax prosecutor Steve Descano seek federal assistance, or charges, in 2017 Park Police killing of Bijan Ghaisar — washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia prison inmate pleads guilty to threatening federal prosecutor — richmond.com/news/local/crim…
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Congratulations to Gentry Locke partner Charlie Williams for his recognition during the @VALW 2021 Hall of Fame! We are so honored to work with such a distinguished attorney and friend!
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