EXHIBIT 23(a)

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

         We consent to the use and incorporation by reference in this
Registration Statement on Form S-2 of James Monroe Bancorp, Inc. of our report,
dated January 10, 2003, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of James
Monroe Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000. We further consent
to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Experts" in the prospectus
forming a part of the Registration Statement.

/s/ Yount, Hyde & Barbour, PC

Winchester, Virginia
September 16, 2003