A Message from Jennifer Stanton... I have been a resident of Isle of Wight County for the last 9 years. Since 1990, I have practiced criminal law in Trial and Appellate Courts across Virginia, including Isle of Wight. For almost 20 years, first as a prosecutor and later in my own private practice, I have handled thousands of criminal cases, including the entire range of serious felony offenses in state and federal courts. The job of Commonwealth’s Attorney is a formidable responsibility. It takes a thorough knowledge of criminal law and extensive trial experience. The lives and safety of the public demand nothing less. I intend to honor that responsibility—and safeguard the citizens of Isle of Wight—by using my proven experience handling serious criminal cases to protect the people I will be honored to serve. Jennifer Tope Stanton

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Almost 20 years of experience handling criminal cases in state and federal courts


Former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Chesapeake


Third Year practice internship with Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office


Certified by the Commonwealth as lead counsel to try every type of criminal case, including capital murder cases


Extensive jury trial experience in state and federal courts, including four capital murders


Member, Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, 2006–2008


Member, Virginia State Bar


Member, Federal Bar Association


Member, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association


Significant appellate and habeas experience


As an assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, I advised the Chesapeake Police Department on Constitutional issues, and the SWAT Team on Fourth Amendment, Search & Seizure law, and execution of search warrants


Former Presenter at the Capital Defense Workshop

Elect Jennifer Tope Stanton on Tuesday, November 4