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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 Lancaster County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County VA judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Circuit Court. The Lancaster County General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Lancaster County VA General District Court

Clerk Victoria Lee Keyser Phone/Fax Phone (804) 462-0012 Fax (804) 462-0371

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 8265 Mary Ball Road Lancaster, VA 22503

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/Reviews:
Wed., 9:00 a.m. (Except 5th Wed.)
Traffic: Town, Local & State Ordinances
Wed., 9:00 a.m. (Except 5th Wed.)
Bond Hearings
Wed., 9:00 a.m. (Except 5th Wed.)
Criminal/Protective Orders
Wed., 11:00 a.m. (Except 5th Wed.)
Civil: (only held on 3rd Wed.)
1:00 p.m., Garnishments & Civil
1:30 p.m., Contested

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Lancaster County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

Clerk Kathleen Rebecca Taft Phone/Fax Phone (804) 462-7250 Fax (804) 462-0308

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Address 8265 Mary Ball Rd. P. O. Box 70 Lancaster, VA 22503

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
1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tues., 9:00 a.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Lancaster County Virginia Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. Diane H. Mumford Phone/Fax Phone (804) 462-5611 Fax (804) 462-9978

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 8265 Mary Ball Road Lancaster, VA 22503

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, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Robert Eric Reibach
• Hon. Ricardo Rigual
• Hon. James Bruce Strickland
• Hon. Gordon F. Willis

Terms of Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 4th Friday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.
• All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth’s Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge’s office.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes and divorces.

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5/22/2025