Nancy Oglesby

As a career prosecutor for over 25 years, Nancy has handled thousands of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault cases.  In addition, she has trained allied professionals nationwide including prosecutors, law enforcement officers, advocates, medical professionals and forensic interviewers on the issues surrounding these types of crimes.  She has had the opportunity to be appointed to state committees and task forces in these areas by four Virginia Governors.  She also co-authored Virginia’s Model Law Enforcement Protocol in the areas of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Child Homicide Investigation  

Nancy has been recognized as the Virginia S. Duvall Distinguished Juvenile and Domestic Court Prosecutor, the YWCA Outstanding Woman of the Year in the area of Law and Government, and the Lecturer of Merit Award in honor of her leadership and commitment to the training of Virginia Prosecutors.

Professional Experience

• Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council, (2017-present)

• Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Henrico County, VA (2012-2016)

• Adjunct Professor, University of Richmond School of Law (2006-2013; 2016-2019)

• Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Goochland County, VA (2005-2011)

• Senior Capital Defender, Central Virginia Region (2004)

• Asst./Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, Chesterfield County, VA (1997-2003)

Education

• Admitted to Virginia State Bar, 1996

• J.D., University of Richmond School of Law, 1996

• B.A., Political Science, Furman University, 1992