State of Virginia

Methods of Judicial Selection: Virginia

Members of the Highest Court

Cynthia D. Kinser
Chief Justice. Appointed 1997 by Gov. Allen. Current term expires 2022.

Donald W. Lemons
Justice. Elected 2000. Current term expires 2012.

S. Bernard Goodwyn
Justice. Appointed 2007 by Gov. Kaine. Current term expires 2020.

LeRoy F. Millette, Jr.
Justice. Appointed 2008 by Gov. Kaine. Current term expires 2021.

William C. Mims
Justice. Elected 2010. Current term expires 2022.

Elizabeth McClanahan
Justice. Elected 2011. Current term expires 2023.

Cleo Powell
Justice. Elected 2011. Current term expires 2023.