Gayl Branum Carr

Judge Carr was clearly biased from the start. My former son in law claimed my daughter was a racist and that she supposedly ridiculed him for his race. This was preposterous! My daughter married him and is now married to a minority race. How in the world can she be racist? Well, Judge Carr immediately believed him and chastised my daughter for being racist and ruled against her! Her demeanor was condescending and gruff. My former son in law played the race card and won solely on that. A judge should be able to see beyond those games.

I had the unfortunate experience of witnessing Judge Carr’s handling of a deeply important custody case, and I was appalled by the blatant disregard for evidence, dismissive attitude, and clear bias exhibited throughout the proceedings. Rather than objectively evaluating the facts, the judge appeared to pass judgment based on personal biases, particularly when I testified about actions taken for safety. She frequently looked over the rim of her glasses with a condescending demeanor, disregarded critical evidence, and failed to acknowledge the well-being of the child involved. The final ruling was shocking and devastating—granting full custody to a mentally unstable, suicidal father while stripping a stable, loving mother of her parental rights and financial security. This decision has forced the child to be removed from their primary attachment figure and relocated across the country, causing unnecessary trauma. A judge’s duty is to rule in the best interest of the child, yet this decision blatantly ignored that principle. Families deserve a fair and just legal process, not one tainted by personal biases and a refusal to engage with the evidence presented. If you find yourself in Judge Carr’s courtroom, be prepared for an uphill battle against prejudice rather than a fair application of the law.

Judge Carr is the worst example of impartiality that or justice system has to offer. It was clear she had taken sides almost as soon as our trial began. She wasn't the original judge in our case, she came in half way through and ignored any opinions from the previous judge. She claimed to put the child's best interests first while doing the complete opposite. It's clear she doesn't understand developmental needs of children and only views their wellbeing through her own lense. I will also be filing a formal complaint against her.

Thanks to Judge Carr...my son, a graduating senior in high school (Commencement, 5/2024) has not seen his father (me) in several years. I tried like hell to explain to Judge Carr that my son was being alienated from me - at the hands of his mother. I had PRE's that even said as much, although everyone's so scared to say, "alienation". Anyway, I have no relationship with my son. He's 17 and will be 18 in July. I tried to tell her that I was being alienated...I don't know if it was that she didn't believe me, or she didn't care. Anyway, it was in her (Judge Carr's) power to make everything alright for my son - she failed us. I can only pray that the alienation will wear off as my son gets older, and maybe we can have some sort of relationship. Thanks a million Judge Carr!

This judge obviously rules in the favor of narcissism. Our children and their mental health our doomed as long as she presided over any custody cases. What I witnessed recently in her court room was cold blooded and unfair to the parties involved. She allowed a mother to come in, make false claims and granted the most disgusting order that does not help the families in the long run. I hope our mental health system can take on the case that will be coming their way after judge Carr is done ruining your family.

This judge literally was asleep on the bench while the fate of my 2 grandsons was being decided. Not one of the attorneys or the bailiff or social service personnel said a word. While I testified she slept. Do I need to say more?

Comment #: VA515, I as a community member are so sorry that what you have written appears to be absolutely unreasonable and further proves my points that we must work as a community to have the laws changed, that allow the judges in that courthouse to think they can play around -OR- appear to get some sort of kick out of not really resolving issues with our children’s and families lives through judicial power. I had an unfortunate period to go before Ms. Carr. She was rude and dismissive to not only a person, but a “mother” as well, A.American. It’s time to petition the changes for the betterment of the children that have no choice but for their futures to be in the hands, dysfunctional approaches and opinions of these judges [Redacted by Ed.]. I always say, if we as individuals went to work and acted like these judges have and do, we could have a problem with our performance reviews and more. Well… let’s use what the legislature has for now to write out our complaints to the: Virginia Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission Post Office Box 367 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0367 Note: The Commission does not accept fax or e-mail complaints. MAKE SURE YOU GET A RECEIPT FOR YOUR MAIL to the commission. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP OR SCAN THE COPY THAT YOU SENT TO THEM TO YOURSELF. Always ask for who you are speaking to when you call to follow-up. Let’s work together to ask for what our families need, our children need and our communities need. Hope to be able to speak to any impacted persons/families that have been affected by this court dysfunctional system…

Appeared before this judge multiple times. She was matter-of-fact, no-nonsense; cared about child's welfare. Polite to litigants and attorneys. One of my clients no longer could afford an attorney, and we felt comfortable with him proceeding pro se. He reported back that she was fair and concerned for the child; she granted custody to him.

Well….Judge Carr. My son (myself and his mother) were in your courtroom when he was 2-4yrs old. You allowed his mother to relocate with her husband (oh but wait…we found that out the day of trial), after representing that she had a $100K job waiting for her. I relocated…. Anyway….you did find that my son had a healthy attachment to me, but refused to allow me any more than weekend “visitation” while in Virginia…and refused to alter the Order upon our relocation. I represented to you for 2.5 years - regularly that I was being alienated. Well my son is 15 now. The alienation agenda of his mother was successful. My son represented to his school that he was suicidal and didn’t want any visitation with me. Through the court system - we are now estranged. Thanks Judge Carr #SOMUCHMORETOTHESTORY (Like all the witnesses for me and against her - that you found reason to overlook) THE KICKER: A BLACK FEMALE JUDGE…MAKES IT SO THAT “ANOTHER” BLACK BOY DOESN’T GET TO BE RAISED BY HIS BLACK FATHER. P.S. I wonder if the Black mom’s nuptials to a white man had anything to do with it? Just curious. Oh, and for any who wonder. This Black father has never been in jail, holds 3 Masters Degrees, is a retired military veteran, who’s working on his PhD, and has NEVER been in trouble with the law. ***MAKE IT MAKE SENSE***

Seriously wish complaints could be officially made BEFORE she screws me over for the second time but until then.. she’s just awful and rude.. no place deciding anything that goes on in a child’s life

I’ve had this judge before and I knew she had some bias against me but I wasn’t sure what it was. Last night I read the comments on this website and learned she is against pro se. Today I had a hearing and I can 100% guarantee that is the bias she holds. The hearing was virtual and she kept me MUTED the entire hearing. She would only ask my ex and his lawyer questions, it was if I wasn’t even there. I’m not sure anyone explained to her what her kind of “judging” should be doing.