About
Norman A. Thomas is dedicated to achieving beneficial outcomes for his appellate clients in both civil and criminal appellate matters throughout Virginia. His clients benefit from his long and varied experience conducting appeals and trials, his well-honed legal writing and editing skills, his passionate attitude and his craftsman-like approach to appellate practice.
Work Experience
Opinions Counsel and Senior Appellate Counsel
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
July 2013 - January 2014
Opinions Counsel, Senior Appellate Counsel and Director of Administration
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
November 2012 - July 2013
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
July 2012 - November 2012
Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit of Virginia (Retired)
Judge, Norfolk Circuit Court
May 2004 - April 2012
Judge, Fourth Judicial District of Virginia
Judge, Norfolk General District Court
April 2001 - April 2004
Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Norfolk, VA
December 1992 - November 2000
Deputy City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney, Norfolk, VA
April 1986 - December 1992
Law Clerk to the Late-Honorable Joseph E. Baker, Judge, Court of Appeals of Virginia
Court of Appeals of Virginia
March 1985 - April 1986
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Norfolk, VA
March 1983 - March 1985
Associate Attorney
Creshaw, Ware and Johnson (currently Crenshaw, Ware and Martin)
June 1981 - February 1983
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Education
The College of William and Mary
Juris Doctor, Law
1978 - 1981
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with Distinction, Government and Economics
1974 - 1978
Admitted to Practice
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Supreme Court of Virginia; June 11, 1981
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Supreme Court of the United States; October 3, 1988
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United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 23, 1981
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; July 1, 1981
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; June 20, 1982
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United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia; October 21, 2013
Professional Affiliations
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Virginia State Bar
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Virginia Bar Association
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Council Member of the VBA Appellate Practice Section
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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Amicus Committee Co-Chair (2016-17)
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Appellate Section Chair (2018-21)
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Board of Governors Member (2016-21)
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American Bar Association
Charitable & Civic Involvement
Current Affiliations:
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Lewis F. Powell, Jr., American Inn of Court, Member
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Bristow Beach Community and Civic Association (President, 2016-20; 2006-10)