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Robert J. Humphreys, retired Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia, serves as Senior Lecturing Fellow and Jurist-in-Residence at Regent University School of Law, teaching Trial Practice and Constitutional Criminal Procedure since 2001. His prior judicial and prosecutorial career spans roles as Assistant Attorney General for Delaware, Commonwealth's Attorney in Virginia jurisdictions, and federal prosecutor.
Education:
- Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1972)
- Widener University Law School (J.D., 1976)
Humphreys specializes in criminal justice systems with expertise in trial advocacy, constitutional criminal procedure, and prosecutorial ethics. His work bridges legal practice and academia through criminal justice reform initiatives, forensic science policy, and professional responsibility frameworks.
Awards:
- Robert F. Horan Award for Outstanding Service to Virginia prosecutors (1996)
- Stephen Von Reisen Lecturer of Merit Award from National College of District Attorneys
He has held pivotal advisory roles including Special Master for Virginia's DNA analysis review (2005), Vice-Chair of Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission (2007-2013), and chair of Virginia State Bar task forces on prosecutor ethics (2016) and criminal discovery reform (2019). His commission service spans presidential, gubernatorial, and legislative bodies focused on sentencing, innocence reviews, and forensic science standards.
