Eastern District of Virginia

The Eastern District of Virginia, often called the 'Rocket Docket' for its notoriously fast case resolution, holds court in Alexandria, Norfolk, Richmond, and Newport News. Its speedy scheduling rules and culture of judicial efficiency have made it a preferred venue for patent holders and parties seeking rapid resolution of high-stakes commercial disputes. The Alexandria Division, home to 11 of the district's 11 authorized judgeships, has seen some of the nation's most high-profile criminal trials.