Hon. Jeanette A. Irby (Ret.)

Judge Irby retired from the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, part of the 20th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Loudoun, Fauquier, and Rappahannock Counties. She brings extensive experience across all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce proceedings (equitable distribution, spousal support, and custody), and personal injury claims. Throughout her judicial career, she presided over numerous trials involving real estate, land use, medical malpractice, estate administration, and contractual disputes of all types.

Her specialized expertise in local government law stems from her previous roles as Town Attorney for Leesburg and Assistant County Attorney for Fauquier County. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Irby practiced law with Walker Jones in Warrenton, Virginia, where she focused primarily on domestic relations matters.

Following her retirement from the bench, Judge Irby completed comprehensive 40-hour mediation training with the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. In January 2023, she assumed ownership of Juridical Solutions, where she continues to provide comprehensive alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration, mediation, and hearing officer services.

Judge Irby resides in Leesburg with her spouse, Jeff. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, ballroom dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

PANELS & PRESENTATIONS

Panelist: National Business Institute, 2015 to present

Presenter: Virginia CLE program, April 20, 2022: “Controlling the Deposition”

Presenter: National Business Institute, June 24, 2020: “Advanced Custody and Support Issues”

Presenter: Local Government Attorneys’ Association, April 16, 2011: “Public Utilities and Their Financing”

Presenter: Thomas Balch Library, April 2010, 2012, and April 2013-2022: “Researching Court Records”

Presenter: Town of Leesburg, 2010, 2011, and 2013: “Freedom of Information Act and Conflict of Interest Act Training”