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The Assistant Commonwealth's
Attorneys, or Prosecutors, in the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's
Office are a diverse group of men and women and truly a reflection
of our community.
 Shavaughn Neal Banks is a member of the Juvenile Team. Shavaughn is a graduate of Bennett College, and received her Juris Doctor Degree in 1994 from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a former Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Hampton. Shavaughn is the Domestic Violence Prosecutor, and also handles a broad range of criminal cases for the Juvenile Team. SBanks@suffolkva.us |
 Vaughn T. Breedlove is a member of the General Crimes Team. Vaughn is a 1992 graduate of The University of Virginia School of Architecture, and received his Law Degree from The University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law. Vaughn is a former Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Portsmouth. He is an Adjunct Professor @ Tidewater Community College. VBreedlove@suffolkva.us |
 George W. Bruch is a member of the General Crimes Team. George is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University and Regent University School of Law. George comes to the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's office after having served as a Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney in Southampton County. Prior to his admission to the bar George was a member of the Virginia Beach Police department where he spent over eight years as a patrol officer and Detective. As a retired Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, George served in the submarine, aviation and surface warfare communities, leading to his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of distinguished service. George's hobbies are foreign languages, boating, motorcycles, but mostly spending time with his family and grandchildren. gbruch@suffolkva.us |
 Matthew A. Glassman is a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and the Supervisor of the General Crimes Team. Matthew graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1996 and received his Law Degree from University of Dayton School of Law in 1999. Matthew has been a prosecutor in this office since 2001. While he has prosecuted a vast array of criminal offenses, Matthew primarily handles drug and traffic related offenses. Additionally, Matthew is responsible for the Drug Asset Forfeiture and Habitual Offender Restoration Divisions of the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. In his spare time, Matthew serves as soccer coach for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). mglassman@suffolkva.us
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 Will H. Jamerson serves as Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney and oversees the entire General District Division. His expertise lies in the investigation and prosecution of major violent crimes, including murder. Will is a 1977 Cum Laude graduate of Virginia State University, and received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1980 from Washington and Lee University. Will is a former Assistant Attorney General of Virginia, and has over 28 years prosecutorial experience. Will is a dynamic lecturer on criminal law and procedure, but still has time to be active in his community and is an avid golfer.
WJamerson@suffolkva.us
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 F. Jefferson James is the Supervisor of the Violent Crimes Team. Jeff is a 1978 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Richmond where he received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1981. Jeff's legal career spans over 29 years. His areas of expertise are violent crimes and serious vehicular crimes. Jeff is extremely active in the community. He coaches Little League, officiates high school and college football, is a Life Member of the Nansemond-Suffolk Volunteer Rescue Squad, and served as President of the Suffolk Bar Association in 2007.
JJames@suffolkva.us |
 Marilyn
A. Sallee is a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and member of the General Crimes Team. She
specializes in prosecution of fraud and white collar crimes. Marilyn is a former I. C. Norcom High School valedictorian and is a 1972 graduate of Cornell University and received her Juris Doctor Degree, with Honors, in 1975 from George Washington University. Marilyn is also very active in her church and community. MSallee@suffolkva.us |
Heather E. Shelton is a member of the Adult Crimes Team. Heather is a 1991 cum laude graduate of James Madison University and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1994. Heather has over 15 years of prosecutorial experience in various areas including homicide, robbery, sexual offenses, theft and traffic offenses. HShelton@suffolkva.us |
 T. Marie Walls serves as Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney on the Juvenile Team. Marie is a 1990 graduate of Christopher Newport University where she was on the National Dean's List and President's List and received a degree in Psychology, with Honors. She is a 1994 graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor Degree, with Honors. Marie is a former staff attorney with the Peninsula Legal Aid Center, Executive Director of the CHKD Child Abuse Program, and a Henrico County Prosecutor. In addition, she is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the William & Mary School of Law and has instructed Continuing Legal Education courses on evidence, housing law, and domestic violence. Marie is also a former faculty member of the Finding Words Virginia Program. Marie handles a broad range of criminal cases, with particular emphasis on sexual assault and child abuse cases. Marie is a Board Member of Prevent Child Abuse-Hampton Roads and a Board Member of Community Criminal Justice Board for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Marie also serves as a faculty member for the National Advocacy Center, a centralized training center of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) and the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in training prosecutors. MWalls@suffolkva.us |
 Susan H. Walton received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and her Law Degree from George Mason University, where she played NCAA Division I basketball and was team captain. Before joining the City of Suffolk CWAO in 2000, she was a former Chief Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Campbell County for seven years. Susan is a member of the violent crimes team, is assigned to the gang task force, prosecutes animal cruelty cases and is an instructor for the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys. Susan has run numerous marathons, including the 100th running of the Boston Marathon. She coaches youth basketball, officiates high school and college Soccer, but especially likes to spend time with her family. SWalton@suffolkva.us |
 James E. Wiser as Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division, Gangs and Office Operations. Jim is a graduate of The University of Virginia and received his Law Degree from George Mason University School of Law in 1999. As a former officer in the U. S. Army, Jim served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, and Support Operations Officer. An avid singer, Jim was a former member of the U. S. National Chorus. Active in his community, he sings in his church choir and also serves as deacon.
JWiser@suffolkva.us
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 Nicole Belote is a member of the Juvenile Team. Nicole is a 2000 Honor Graduate of George Mason University, where she earned a degree in Government and Politics and was an Academic All-American Scholar and Member of their NCAA Division 1 Softball Team. She is a 2004 graduate of Regent University School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor Degree. Nicole handles a broad range of cases for the Juvenile Team including child abuse cases and gang crimes. Her love of sports continues as she coaches local girls in softball. NBelote@suffolkva.us |
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