Westmoreland County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Westmoreland County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Westmoreland VA Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

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    Best Law Firm 2024 Riley Wells Attorneys at Law - Traffic Ticket, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer 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 Westmoreland County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

    Top Westmoreland County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The CourtsThe Westmoreland County Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 15th 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 Westmoreland County VA judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County Circuit Court. The Westmoreland County General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Westmoreland County VA General District Court

    Clerk

    Laura Standbridge Morgan

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (804) 493-0105

    Fax
    (804) 493-1203

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    175 Polk Street
    PO Box 688
    Montross, VA 22520

    General District Judges

    • Hon. Richard T. McGrath, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Hugh S. Campbell
    • Hon. Vincent S. Donoghue
    • Hon. Angela M. O’Connor
    • Hon. Jane M. Reynolds
    • Hon. Julia H. Sichol
    • Hon. Mayo J. Wilson

    GDC Court Schedule

    Arraignments (Traffic & Criminal) (Judge Martin)
Tues., 9:00 a.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Traffic & Criminal - Trial (Judge Martin)
Sheriff's Department
Tues., 10:00 a.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Town of Colonial Beach
Tues., 1:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Virginia State Police
Tues., 1:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Investigators and Individuals
Tues., 2:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Civil (Judge Martin)
2nd Mon.
11:00 a.m., First Appearance
1:00 p.m., Trials

    Continuance Policy

    Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

    Westmoreland County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

    Clerk

    Christina Anne Viviers

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (804) 493-0117

    Fax
    (804) 493-0173

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Address

    Box 451
    175 Polk St.
    Montross, VA 22520-0451

    JDR District Judges

    • Hon. Andrea M. Stewart, Chief Judge
    • Hon. John E. Franklin
    • Hon. Julian W. Johnson
    • Hon. Marcel D. Jones
    • Hon. Lisa A. Seward
    • Hon. Georgia K. Sutton
    • Hon. Frank G Uvanni
    • Hon. Joseph A. Vance IV

    JDR Court Schedule

    All Juvenile & Domestic Relations
Wed., 9:00 a.m.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
DCSE Support
2nd & 4th Wed.
Criminal Cases
1st & 3rd Wed.
Juvenile Licenses
Odd Months, 8:00 a.m.

    Continuance Policy

    Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

    Westmoreland County Virginia Circuit Court

    Clerk

    Hon. Anne B. Garner

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (804) 493-0108

    Fax
    (804) 493-0393

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Address

    175 Polk Street
    P. O. Box 307
    Courthouse
    Montross, VA 22520-0307

    Circuit Judges

    • Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis, Chief Judge
    • Hon. David B. Caddell Jr.
    • Hon. William E. Glover
    • Hon. John Overton Harris
    • Hon. Michael E. Levy
    • Hon. John S. Martin
    • Hon. Robert Eric Reibach
    • Hon. Ricardo Rigual
    • Hon. James Bruce Strickland, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Gordon F. Willis

    Terms of Circuit Court and General Information

    • Term Day will be held the 4th Friday in January, April, July & October with Grand Jury/Criminal Docket at 9:00 a.m. and Civil Term/docket at 11:00 a.m.
    • Cases are set on Term Day by praecipe.
    • Criminal Docket: 2nd Wednesday, all Fridays.
    • Civil Docket: 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays.
    • Motions are scheduled through Judge’s Chambers.
    • In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.

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    5/15/2025