Junius P. Fulton III
Junius P. Fulton III | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2026 | |
| Appointed by | Virginia General Assembly |
| Preceded by | S. Bernard Goodwyn |
| Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia | |
| In office September 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Virginia General Assembly |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Kevin M. Duffan |
| Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia (Norfolk) | |
| In office 1996 – August 31, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | George Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) |
| Spouse | Darnell Fulton |
| Education | University of Virginia, B.A., 1981 William and Mary Law School, J.D., 1985 |
Junius P. Fulton III (born 1958) is a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Early life
Junius P. Fulton III was born in 1958 in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] Fulton's interest in law began when he was a child, with a love of anything related to law (including the TV show Perry Mason), but was most affected by the murder of his father, Junius Jr., on October 18, 1967, and the ensuing trial.[2]
Fulton graduated with his B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1981, and received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 1985.[1]
Career
Fulton began his career in 1985 as a defense attorney, before serving as an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Norfolk from 1986 to 1989. After that, he returned to private practice until his 1996 appointment to the Norfolk Circuit Court (Fourth Judicial Circuit of Virginia) by Governor George Allen, an appointment which was confirmed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1997.[2]
In 2021, the General Assembly elevated Fulton to serve on a newly created seat of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.[1][3] In 2025, he was appointed to the Virginia Supreme Court by the General Assembly to replace S. Bernard Goodwyn, who retired from active service on December 31, 2025.[1][4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Junius P. Fulton, III, September 1, 2021- December 31, 2025". Virginia Appellate Court History. State Law Library of Virginia. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ a b Olsen, Cort. "A Judge's Path to Justice". Virginia Lawyer. Virginia State Bar. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Oliver, Ned. "Virginia Democrats reshape Court of Appeals with eight new appointments". Virginia Mercury. States Newsroom. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Fulton, Duffan Are Apparent Choices for Appellate Seats". The Virginia Bar Association. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Richard, Timothy. "Changes to Virginia's Appellate Bench in the New Year". ThompsonMcMullin P.C. Retrieved 25 January 2026.