Virginia Lawmakers Have Appointed Richard Buddington Jr. To Fill A Judgeship Once Held By Kurt Pomrenke. Buddington Will Serve As Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court Judge. Pomrenke Was Found Guilty Of A Federal Contempt Of Court Charge And Removed From The Bench. Meanwhile, Several Other Judgeship Positions Have Been Filled. They Include Scott County Commonwealth’s Attorney Marcus McClung Will Serve As Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court Judge. Current Russell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Patton Was Named Circuit Court Judge And Current Wise County Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court Judge Ron Elkins Will Take Over The Judgeship In The 30th Judicial District.