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since taking over, and prides himself on an open-door policy with the public — another difference between his office and larger jurisdictions.

He has held down expenses since taking over, despite the increased case load.

Mr. Luke, 44, was bom in Hampton, Va.. He recieved a bachelor’s degree and law degree at U. Va.

He did post-graduate work at the National Law Center at George Washington University, and spent four years in the Air Force as a judge advocate.

In 1976 he spent a year as a staff attorney on the Presidential Clemency Board, then starting a private practice in 1977.

He was a substitute judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit from 1981-84, and a special justice in Rappahannock during the same period.

A 14-year resident of Rappahannock, he and the former Sharon Genebach have two young children. Mr. Luke’s parents, Ernest P. and Joy T. Luke, also live in the county.

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