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United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 24, 2008


Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia
 
01-17377
 
54-1460991
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
403 Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia
 
23510
 
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (757) 446-6900



                                   Not Applicable                                   
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

          On April 24, 2008, Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is herby incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

                 99.1         Press Release, dated April 24, 2008, entitled "Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc., Norfolk, VA,
                                 Announces Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008."


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc.
(Registrant)

April 24, 2008
(Date)
  By:  /s/ CYNTHIA A. SABOL, CPA
Cynthia A. Sabol, CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer