Robert E. Payne (born 1941) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Richmond, Virginia1971–1992
JAG CorpsU.S. Army · 1967–1971
Appointments
1992–2007 · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)
Education
J.D. · 1967- Washington and Lee UniversityB.A. · 1963