Randy Krantz

Judge Randy Krantz serves as Residential Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University School of Law, teaching trial advocacy while concurrently holding the position of General District Court Judge for Virginia’s Twenty-Fourth Judicial District. His dual expertise bridges judicial practice and legal education with over three decades of professional experience.

His academic credentials include:

• J.D., University of Richmond (1990)
• M.A. in Religion with concentration in Christian leadership, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (summa cum laude, 2011)
• B.A. in Public Service, Lynchburg College (1986)

Specializing in criminal law and forensic applications, Krantz integrates clinical healthcare perspectives into legal frameworks through interests spanning criminal psychology, forensic science, and healthcare leadership. His unique background as a former registered nurse informs interdisciplinary approaches to trial advocacy and ethics, particularly in violent crime prosecution and victim advocacy contexts.

Professional recognition includes:

• Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s Award for Child Advocacy and Abuse Prevention (1997)
• Thornton Scholar designation from Lynchburg College (2006)
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society induction (2006)

During his tenure as Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney (1995-2016), Krantz pioneered the Violent Crimes Response Team and served as legal advisor to the SOVA-ICAC Task Force and Bedford County Forensic Nurse Program. His military service as Judge Advocate General for the 29th Infantry Division further demonstrates cross-sector leadership in criminal law implementation. Current academic contributions focus exclusively on trial advocacy instruction without documented research grants or student advisement.