Awards | Courts | Leadership | Pro Bono | Public Comment | Rule Changes | Volunteer
Clear News Filter
Posted on 7/24/2026 Virginians seeking legal guidance on record sealing can now access the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service (VLRS) without paying the program's standard $35 administrative fee. The fee waiver is available through June 30, 2027.
Posted on 7/22/2026 Beginning August 3 and continuing until August 18, at 11:59 pm EST, all active and in good standing Virginia lawyers in Circuits 13, 17, and 19 are asked to vote for their Virginia State Bar Council leaders.
Posted on 7/17/2026 On July 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules 1A:8, 1:1C, 3A:25, 5:5, 5A:3, and 5A:31, effective September 15.
Posted on 7/14/2026 The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia (APABA-VA) will be convening a Judicial Review Committee to interview candidates for the new positions on the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Posted on 7/6/2026 The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on July 2, 2026.
Posted on 7/1/2026 The Virginia State Bar has been asked to evaluate candidates for four vacancies on the Court of Appeals of Virginia due to legislation passed this session to expand the court.
Posted on 6/30/2026 The Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $264,643 in reimbursement to petitioners regarding 12 Virginia attorneys at its April 17, 2026, meeting.
Posted on 6/22/2026 The Virginia State Bar Council is seeking four candidates to fill vacancies in three judicial circuits.
Posted on 6/18/2026 The Virginia State Bar Military and Veterans Law Section recognizes K. Denise Rucker Krepp as the recipient of the 2026 Military and Veterans Law Pro Bono Award.
Posted on 6/16/2026 On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rule of Court: 5A:35 – Procedure for Rehearing. Rule 52:35 takes effect on July 1.