On and after July 1, 1973, every full-time judge and substitute judge of a district court shall be at the time of his appointment or election a person licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.15
Qualifications of judges
1972, c. 708; 1973, c. 546.
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