James F. Almand
Jim Almand | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 11, 1978 – January 14, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Melnick |
| Succeeded by | Al Eisenberg |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | James Frederick Almand October 18, 1948 Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2026 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cindy |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
James Frederick Almand (October 18, 1948 – May 14, 2026) was an American attorney, judge and a Democratic politician who represented Arlington, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1978 to mid-2003, rising to become chair of the powerful House Courts of Justice committee that effectively determines which judicial candidates will become judges and justices in Virginia’s court system.[1] He then served as a Circuit Court judge in the 17th judicial circuit, which comprises Arlington and the City of Falls Church. He retired in December, 2011.[2]
Almand received undergraduate and law degrees from the College of William and Mary.[3]
Almand died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 77.[4]
References
- ↑ "James F. Almand (D) * Age: 52 ..." November 1, 2001. Retrieved January 30, 2018 – via www.WashingtonPost.com.
- ↑ "James F. Almand".
- ↑ "House of Delegates History (DOME)". history.house.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ McCaffrey, Scott (18 May 2026). "Longtime state delegate and circuit court judge James Almand dies at 77". Arl Now. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
External links
- James F. Almand at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007