Hon. John Tran

Judge, Fairfax County Circuit Court

Judge John Tran has stayed ahead of the curve on electronic courtroom technology, and his forward-thinking is now paying dividends. As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced courtrooms to lean on tech across the country, John has stepped up to help teach others about the tools needed to maintain operations. He has taught video conference software to lawyers and has become the go-to source for remote hearing expertise. John became a Judge in Fairfax, VA in 2013 and is the first Asian-American Judge in Virginia history. He was born in Vietnam and is the son of a South Vietnamese diplomat. He came to Virginia while in High School and received his law degree from George Washington University

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