Del. Wren Williams Advocates for Southwest Virginia Representation on State Appeals Court
Del. Wren Williams argues that Southwest Virginia deserves representation on the Virginia Court of Appeals, highlighting that none of the four finalists for newly created judicial seats are from that region, despite a state law mandating consideration of regional diversity.…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 12, 2026 — Del. Wren Williams has raised concerns regarding the representation of Southwest Virginia on the Virginia Court of Appeals. According to Williams, none of the four finalists selected for newly established judicial positions hail from the Southwest Virginia region.
This situation arises despite a state law that mandates the consideration of regional diversity when filling judicial seats. The delegate emphasized that Southwest Virginia, specifically the area west of Roanoke, currently lacks any representation on the state’s Court of Appeals.
In contrast, other regions within the Commonwealth, such as Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, do have representatives on the court. Del. Williams contends that Southwest Virginia is deserving of similar representation on this key judicial body.
The names of the four finalists were not provided in the information available. Further details regarding the specific judicial seats and the timeline for their appointment were also not specified. The exact wording of the state law concerning regional diversity in judicial appointments was also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Wren Williams on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
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