Accomack County VA Attorneys for Criminal Law & Traffic Violation Defense

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Experienced Accomack VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a limited liability company registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our Accomack County VA attorneys are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We represent clients every week before the Accomack County County VA Courts. Our attorneys in Accomack County Virginia are 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 Accomack VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Accomack Courts serves as part of Virginia’s 2nd 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 Accomack judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Accomack 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 Accomack Circuit Court. The Accomack General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Accomack County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Francina Violet Chisum Phone/Fax Phone: (757) 787-0923 Fax: 757-787-5619 (fax)

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address P. O. Box 276 23371 Front Street Accomack, VA 23301-0276

GDC Judges

• Hon. Gordon S. Vincent, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Patrick A. Robbins

GDC Court Schedule

Monday
   10:00 a.m., Misdemeanors - Police cases, shoplifting, bad checks
   11:00 a.m., Misdemeanors - Citizen complaints
   1:30 p.m., Preliminary Hearings
Tuesday
   9:00 a.m., Traffic - Onley
   9:00 a.m., Traffic - 1st - Hallwood, 2nd - Bloxom, 3rd - 
   Parksley
   10:00 a.m., Traffic - Accomack County Sheriffs, Onancock
   11:00 a.m., Traffic
     1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th - Chincotegue
     1st and 2nd - Virginia Marie Police
     3rd - Game Wardens
   1:30 p.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
     VASAP, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services
Wednesday
   9:00 a.m., Traffic - State Police
   10:00 a.m., Traffic - State Police
   11:00 Traffic
     1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th - contested DUI Cases (Scheduled by attys & 
        Clerk)
     5th - Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
   1:30 p.m., Arraignments
     1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th - Contested Civil or Miscellaneous 
        (Scheduled by Judge)
     3rd - VASAP, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services
Thursday
   10:00 a.m., Civil Returns and Unlawful Detainers
   11:00 a.m., Civil Contested Cases
   1:30 p.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
Friday (2nd, 3rd, and 5th)
   9:00 a.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by Judge)
   10:00 a.m., Contested Civil or Miscellaneous (Scheduled by 
   Judge)

GDC Continuance Policy

Traffic cases: A first continuance may be granted by the clerk, but only to the police officer’s next scheduled court date. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Criminal cases: Contact the clerk and the Commonwealth’s Attorney (if involved). Judge’s approval may be required. Civil cases: Contact the clerk and the opposing party or attorney. Before the first return date, the clerk may continue cases when process has not yet been served, and after service, with the agreement of all parties. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.

Accomack County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Talia Taylor Phone/Fax Phone (757) 787-5776 Fax (757) 787-1849

Clerk’s Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Address 23316 Courthouse Avenue Accomac, VA 23301

Accomack County Circuit Court Judges

• Hon. Tanya Felton, Chief Judge
• Hon. Kevin M. Duffan
• Hon. Afshin Farashahi
• Hon. Scott Joseph Flax
• Hon. Salvatore R. Iaquinto
• Hon. James Clayton Lewis
• Hon. Lynwood W Lewis
• Hon. Stephen C. Mahan

Terms of Accomack Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. & Dec.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Docket call held the 1st Mon. in Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. & Dec. at 10:00 a.m.
• Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.
• Cases set by written request prior to term or at docket call held Monday (or Tuesday) preceding Term Day.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.

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2/3/2022 | Updated 8/21/2025