William Cleveland Mims (born June 20, 1957) is an American jurist and former senior justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia.
[1] He briefly was a partner in the Hunton & Williams law firm in 2010, prior to joining the Supreme Court.
[3] He also sponsored numerous successful bills relating to the rights of crime victims, improving traffic safety, and reforming mental health policies.
The General Assembly unanimously elected Mims to the Virginia Supreme Court on March 10, 2010.
[7] Mims has served in numerous capacities relating to improving mental health and foster care policies.
He frequently authors “Faith & Values” guest columns for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and speaks often throughout Virginia on the topics of justice and servant leadership.
Mims has received honorary degrees from Bridgewater College and Longwood University, the William B. Spong Award from William & Mary School of Law, and the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the National Association of Eagle Scouts.