James F. Almand

James Frederick Almand (born October 18, 1948) is a Virginia attorney and retired judge, and was a Democratic legislator representing Arlington, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1978 to mid-2003, rising to become chair of the powerful House Courts of Justice committee that effectively determines which judicial candidates will become judges and justices in Virginia’s court system.^[1] He then served as a Circuit Court judge in the 17th judicial circuit, which comprises Arlington and the City of Falls Church. He retired in December, 2011.^[2]

Jim Almand
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 47th district
In office January 12, 1983 – January 14, 2004
Preceded by	Thomas Glascock
Succeeded by	Al Eisenberg
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 22nd district
In office January 11, 1978 – January 12, 1983 Serving with Mary Marshall & Warren Stambaugh
Preceded by	John L. Melnick
Succeeded by	Joseph P. Crouch
Personal details
Born	James Frederick Almand (1948-10-18) October 18, 1948 (age 76) Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Cindy
Children	Andrew, Clare & Brady
Alma mater	College of William & Mary

He received undergraduate and law degrees from the College of William and Mary.