Middlesex County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, PLLC, is a limited liability company that is registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our attorneys in Middlesex County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Middlesex County Courts. Our law firm is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a “Best Law Firm” according to U.S. News and World Reports for the highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards. The Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers publications are distinguished, established organizations that publish reliable information regarding lawyers and law firms.

Top Middlesex County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Middlesex County Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 9th Judicial District. These courts consist of a Circuit Court, a General District Court & a Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. These are all trial courts. Each Court has its own Judges and its own specific jurisdiction. The Middlesex County VA judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Middlesex County Circuit Court is the trial court with the broadest powers and also hears cases appealed from the district courts. The right to trial by Jury is only in the Middlesex County Circuit Court. The Middlesex County General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Middlesex County VA General District Court

Clerk Amy Sue Blake Phone/Fax Phone (804) 758-4312 Fax (804) 758-4343

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 73 Bowden Street Saluda, VA 23149

General District Judges

• Hon. Wade A. Bowie, Chief Judge
• Hon. Matthew Daren Danielson
• Hon. Stephanie M. Revere, Presiding Judge

GDC Court Schedule

Traffic / Criminal
1st & 3rd Mondays
8:15 a.m., Counsel Determination with clerk
9:00 a.m., Arraignments
9:30 a.m., Middlesex Sheriff's Office - Traffic
10:00 a.m., Virginia State Police - Traffic
11:00 a.m., Trials and preliminary hearings
1:00 p.m., Animal Control, VMRC, DWR
Civil
1st & 3rd Monday:
1:00 p.m., First Callings
3rd Fridays:
9:00 a.m., First Callings, Small Claims
Contested Civil as set by Court

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Middlesex County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

Clerk Deanna L McKinnon Phone/Fax Phone (804) 693-4850 Fax (804) 693-7904

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 73 Bowden Street Saluda, VA 23149

JDR District Judges

• Hon. Mara M. Matthews, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Richard G. Collins
• Hon. Matthew Rush Kite, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Brian J. Smalls

JDR Court Schedule

1st Friday
9:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
10:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
11:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
1:00 p.m., Contested Civil Hearings
2nd Wednesday
8:15 a.m., Arraignments
9:00 a.m., Traffic
9:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Criminal
10:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Criminal
1:00 p.m., Foster Care/DSS Cases; Protective Orders
2:00 p.m., Contested Civil Hearings
4th Wednesday
8:15 a.m., Arraignments
9:00 a.m., Traffic
9:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Criminal
10:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Criminal
11:30 a.m., DCSE Show Cause/Capias
1:00 p.m., DCSE Petitions/Motions
2:00 p.m., Foster Care/DSS Cases; Protective Orders
2:30 p.m., Truancy
5th Wednesday
9:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
10:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
11:00 a.m., Preliminary Custody, Visitation & Non-DCSE Support
1:00 p.m., Contested Civil Hearings

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Middlesex County Virginia Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. Rachel K. Hartenbach Phone/Fax Phone (804) 758-5317 Fax (804) 758-8637

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 73 Bowden Street P. O. Box 158 Saluda, VA 23149

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Holly B. Smith, Chief Judge
• Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant
• Hon. Joshua P. DeFord, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Richard H. Rizk
• Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw, Presiding Judge

Terms of Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of term, 9:30 a.m.
• Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.; docket call at 10:00 a.m.
• Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on the following day.
• Local rules adopted pursuant to Virginia Code Section 8.01-4.
• All civil cases shall be set prior to and outside of Docket Call after praecipe is filed.
• Pendente Lite and civil motions heard on motions day set by the judge (804) 693-1358.

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5/12/2025