Alleghany County VA Criminal Law & Traffic Violation Defense Attorneys

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.

Covington 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 4/18/2024