Alleghany County VA Case Review & Contact

Alleghany County Courthouse

(804) 673-7111 | E-mail

Free Alleghany County VA Case Evaluation

Please submit your information using the below form. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Our normal office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

How to Contact Us and What to Send

The fastest way to get started is to call our office or submit the contact form on this page. When you fill out the form, include the name on the summons, your court date, and the charge(s) listed so we can quickly identify what you’re facing and what needs to be done next. If you have a copy of the ticket or summons, upload it (or mention the speed alleged and where you were stopped). Once we receive your message, our team will follow up to confirm details and connect you with an attorney for a confidential case review.

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Alleghany County VA Defense Services

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a limited liability company registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We represent clients every week before the Alleghany County Courts, which is located in the City of Covington. 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.

Alleghany County VA General District Court

Clerk

Ms Anita Smith Unroe
email: aunroe@vacourts.gov

Phone/Fax

Phone: (540) 965-1720
Fax: (540) 965-1722

Clerk’s Office Hours

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Address

P. O. Box 139
266 West Main Street
Covington, VA 24426-0139

Proper dress is required.

No shorts or clothing with rude, obscene or vulgar wording or pictures will be permitted.

General District Judges

Hon. Robin J. Mayer, Presiding Judge
Hon. William Harrison Cleaveland, Chief Judge
Hon. Christopher M. Billias
Hon. Rupen R. Shah

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judges

Hon. Correy R. Smith, Chief Judge
Hon. Robert C. Hagan Jr.
Hon. Linda Schorsch Jones
Hon. Susan B. Read
Hon. Paul A. Tucker

Court Schedule

General District Court Schedule
   Monday (except for any fifth Monday)
   8:30 a.m., Arraignments
   9:00 a.m. (unrepresented defendants)
     Covington Police Department
     Alleghany County Sheriff's Department
     No court on any fifth Monday
   10:00 a.m. (represented defendants)
   1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Civil Court, every Monday afternoon 
   except for any fifth Monday
   Tuesday
   8:30 a.m., Arraignments
   9:00 a.m. (unrepresented defendants), Virginia State Police
   10:00 a.m. (represented defendants)
   11:15 a.m., VASAP
   1:00 p.m. (unrepresented defendants), Clifton Forge Police 
   Department/Code Enforcement
   2:00 p.m. (represented defendants
   2nd Thursday of each month
   8:30 a.m., Arraignments
   9:00 a.m. (represented defendants), Alleghany County Sheriff's 
   Department
   10:00 a.m. (represented defendants)
   1:00 p.m., (unrepresented defendants), Covington Police 
   Department
   2:00 p.m. (represented defendants)
   4th Thursday of each month
   8:30 a.m., Arraignments
   9:00 a.m. (unrepresented defendants), Alleghany County Sheriff's 
   Department
   10:00 a.m. (represented defendants)
   1:00 p.m. (unrepresented defendants), Covington Police 
   Department
   There is NO court on the 1st, 3rd or 5th Thursday of the month

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
   Wednesday
     8:30 a.m., Arraignments
     9:00 a.m., Custody/Visitation/Support/DSS
     3rd Wednesday of each month - Driver's License Ceremony
     4th Wednesday of each month - Division of Child Support 
        Enforcement cases
   Friday
     No court on any first Friday of the month
     8:30 a.m., Arraignments
     9:00 a.m., Juvenile delinquency & Adult Criminal Cases
     10:00 a.m., Juvenile detention hearings
     10:00 a.m., Contested Juvenile Delinquency & Adult Criminal 
        Cases
     1:00 p.m., CHINS cases

Continuance Policy

First continuance granted by Judge or Clerk; subsequent continuances granted by Judge on motion. Criminal case continuances must be approved by the Commonwealth Attorney.

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8/31/2021 | Updated 5/15/2026