Michael W. Smith at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael W. Smith
Judge · Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
Sources
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdfCell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy