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Representation Before The Abingdon VA Courts

The Abingdon Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 28th 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 Abingdon judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Abingdon 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 Abingdon Circuit Court. The Abingdon General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Abingdon VA General District Court

GDC Clerk Sara Kathleen Keen Phone/Fax Phone (276) 676-6281 (276) 676-6279 Fax (276) 676-3136

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 191 East Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210

GDC Judges

• Hon. Travis B. Lee, Chief Judge
• Hon. Robert L. Hobbs
• Hon. Suzan E Moore

GDC Court Schedule

Traffic
Town of Abingdon
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Town of Damascus
9:00 a.m. 1st & 4th Friday
Town of Glade Spring
9:00 a.m. 4th Friday
Washington County
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Troopers
1:30 p.m. Tuesday
Criminal
Bonded Arraignments
1:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Felony & Related Misdemeanors
9:00 a.m. Wednesday
Misdemeanor (other than shoplifting)
1:30 p.m. Wednesday
EXIT 7 Walmart Shoplifting Misdemeanor
9:00 a.m. 2nd Tuesday
EXIT 19 Walmart Shoplifting Misdemeanor
1:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday
SWVCC Probation
9:00 a.m. 1st Thursday
Game and Inland Fisheries
9:00 a.m. 1st Thursday
Animal Cases & Recycling Cases
10:30 a.m. 1st Monday
Civil
Garnishments
9:00 a.m. Monday
Small Claims
10:30 a.m. 3rd Monday
Unlawful Detainers
10:30 a.m. Monday
Other Civil Actions
Collection Attorneys & Pro Se Litigants
9:00 a.m. Monday
Monday-Friday
Bond Hearings
Inmate Arraignments
Commitment Hearings
Appointment of Counsel, as needed

GDC Continuance Policy

Abingdon VA Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk Hon. Tricia S. Moore Phone/Fax Phone (276) 676-6224 (276) 676-6226 Fax (276) 676-6218

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address Courthouse 189 East Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Deanis L. Simmons, Chief Judge
• Hon. Jeffrey Lynn Campbell
• Hon. Sage B. Johnson, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Eric R. Thiessen

Terms of Abingdon Circuit Court and General Information

• Docket calls will no longer be used. The Court will proceed with the Praecipe System to be called on the opening day of the term as set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All cases set on Term Day or through contact with the Judge’s office.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are used only to review accountings of Special Commissioners.

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7/26/2025 | Updated 7/6/2026