Photographic portrait by Ramone Photography.

Born in Washington, DC in 1979.

Elected by the General Assembly on April 2, 2025 to an eight-year term beginning January 1, 2026 to fill a vacancy created by the election of Junius P. Fulton to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Education:

James Madison University, B.A., 2001.
College of William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2004.

Other Judicial Service:

Judge, Circuit Court, Second Judicial Circuit, 2020-2025.
Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Second Judicial District, 2017-2020.

Professional Experience:

Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Virginia Beach (2005-2009).
Associate in-house Counsel, PRA Group (2010-2011).
Private practice of law, Virginia Beach (2011- 2017).

Sources:

Peter Vieth, “Virginia Beach to get first Black circuit judge,” Virginia Lawyers Weekly (March 6, 2020). “Virginia Democrats praise the appointment of Kevin Duffan to the Virginia Beach Circuit Court Bench,” VAdemocrats.org (March 4, 2020). “Fulton, Duffan Are Apparent Choices for Appellate Seats,” Virginia Bar Association News, vba.org (March 31, 2025). Nominated for election to Court of Appeals: Senate Resolution No. 688, 2024 Special Session I, Legislative Information System. “Kevin Duffan,” National Association of Distinguished Counsel, accessed February 19, 2026.