The latest news and cases from the Supreme Court of Virginia
">A 3-2 decision? Posted in Justices on Jun 6th, 2011
Only five justices will hear many, if not most, of the cases during this week’s arguments before the Supreme Court of Virginia.
The decision to hear the cases without the addition of one or two senior justices appears to be based on two factors: concern about 3-3 splits by an evenly divided court and a reluctance [...]
">Even more Supreme Court candidates Posted in Criminal Cases, Justices on Apr 1st, 2011
Two 27th Circuit judges have made a late entry into the competition for a seat on the Supreme Court of Virginia just as more statewide bar groups are sending their evaluations of a second round of candidates to legislators.
Judges Colin R. Gibb of Pulaski County and Josiah T. Showalter Jr. of Wythe County are among [...]
">VSB committee vets Supreme Court candidates Posted in Justices on Mar 31st, 2011
The judicial nominating committee of the Virginia State Bar has found five of the eight candidates it interviewed on Tuesday to be highly qualified for a seat on the Supreme Court of Virginia.
They are Virginia Court of Appeals Judge Cleo E. Powell; circuit judges Gary A. Hicks of Henrico county, Victor V. Ludwig of Augusta [...]
">Richmond lawyer seeks Supreme Court seat Posted in Justices on Mar 23rd, 2011
W. Coleman Allen Jr., a partner in the Richmond personal injury firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, has asked to be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
He is among eight candidates scheduled to be interviewed March 29 by the judicial nominating committees of the Virginia State and other statewide bar groups. [...]
">Ludwig joins Supreme Court candidates Posted in Justices on Mar 22nd, 2011
Add 25th Circuit Judge Victor V. Ludwig to the list of those interested in a seat on the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Ludwig was elevated to the circuit bench in 2008 after four years as a J&DR judge. He’s a graduate of the University of Virginia and its law school.
He’s the 17th candidate to express interest. [...]
">Bar groups provide ‘informal accountability,’ Mims says Posted in Justices on Mar 17th, 2011
In a judicial selection process that imbues judges with a great deal of independence and little formal accountability, bar groups provide “informal accountability that works quite well,” Justice William C. Mims told the Richmond Bar Association today.
He noted that he appeared in front of 16 bar groups, including the RBA, after legislators asked for assistance [...]
">Earley interested in joining Supreme Court Posted in Justices on Mar 3rd, 2011
Add former Virginia Attorney General Mark L. Earley to the list of those interested in being a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Statewide bar groups vetted 10 candidates last year at the request of the General Assembly’s Courts of Justice Committees, and an 11th hopeful, Rockbridge Circuit Judge Michael S. Irvine, also was interviewed [...]
">Roanoke judge eyes Supreme Court seat Posted in Justices on Feb 28th, 2011
Roanoke City Circuit Judge Clifford R. Weckstein again will stand for election to the Supreme Court of Virginia, he confirmed Monday. Weckstein, the Roanoke Valley’s most senior judge, entered the running for one of two seats now vacant on the court.
Weckstein previously sought a Supreme Court post in 2008 when an opening was created by [...]
">Kinser presides over Supreme Court’s argument week Posted in Justices on Feb 28th, 2011
Cynthia D. Kinser began her first argument session as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia today by asking for a moment of silence for her predecessor, Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr., who died barely a week after Kinser succeeded him on Feb. 1.
“It’s a sad day as we start our first session without [...]
">House wants more Supreme Court candidates Posted in Justices on Feb 21st, 2011
A press release from Del. Dave Albo, chairman of the House Courts of Justice Committee, underscores the uncertainty surrounding the replacement of two justices on the Supreme Court of Virginia – and for filling possible lower courts vacancies as well.
The release notes, as we reported last week, that the House Republican caucus has voted to [...]