Judge Shawn W. Overbey: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Shawn W. Overbey is a judge for the 7th Judicial District Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Virginia in Newport News. He was elected to the bench by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas W. Carpenter.

Prior to his election, Overbey was a partner at Heath, Overbey, Verser & Old in Newport News.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary in 1992. Overbey then completed a J.D. at William & Mary Law School in 1996.

His memberships include the Hampton Bar Association, the Newport News Bar Association, the Peninsula Bar Association (past president), the American Bar Association, and the Virginia State Bar.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Overbey served as a Major with the Military Police in the United States Army Reserve, beginning in 1987.