Brunswick County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Experienced Brunswick County 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 lawyers in Brunswick County VA are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We represent clients every week before the Brunswick County VA Courts. The courthouse is located the town of Lawrenceville. 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 Brunswick County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Brunswick Courts serves as part of Virginia’s 6th 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 Brunswick judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Brunswick 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 Brunswick Circuit Court. The Brunswick General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Brunswick VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Jacqueline Seward Morgan Phone/Fax Phone: (434) 848-2215 Fax: (434) 848-4307

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Address 216 North Main Street Lawrenceville, VA 23868-0160

Circuit Judges

• Hon. William Allan Sharrett, Presiding Judge
• Hon. William Edward Tomko III, Chief Judge
• Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr.

Terms of Brunswick Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms of Court begin the 4th Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, and the 3rd Tuesday of December.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All cases are set on Term Day.
• Civil Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; Criminal court convenes at 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized as determined by court.
• Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.
• Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.
• Brunswick Circuit Court requires a self-addressed, stamped envelope to send a copy of a final order to counsel or a litigant.

Brunswick County Virginia

General and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

Combined Clerk Ms Susan Evans Martin Phone/Fax Phone: (434) 848-2315 Fax: (434) 848-2550

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address Albertis S. Harrison Jr. Courthouse 202 North Main Street Lawrenceville, VA 23868-1808 Dress Code: 1. Midriffs/stomachs are to be covered at all times. 2. No halter-tops, tank-tops, muscle shirts or one shoulder tops are to be worn. Backs are to be covered at all times. 3. No mini skirts or shorts allowed. 4. With religious and medical exception: no hats, headscarves, headbands, or kerchiefs may be worn. 5. Shoes must be worn at all times. 6. No exposed underwear. 7. No clothing with obscene or vulgar wording or pictures. 8. Trousers are to be worn at the waist line and shirttails are to be tucked in.

General District Judges

• Hon. Churchill Ridley Bain, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Bruce A. Clark Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Elbert D. Mumphery
• Hon. Lyndia P. Ramsey
• Hon. Harold Lee Townsend III

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judges

• Hon. Christopher B. Ackerman, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Wallace W. Brittle Jr., Presiding Judge
• Hon. Jacqueline R. Waymack, Chief Judge

District Court Schedule

General District Court
   Civil (1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Fridays)
     9:00 a.m., Civil Cases
     10:00 a.m., Contested Civil Cases
   Brunswick County Town and Traffic (Wednesdays)
     8:30 a.m., Advisements
     9:00 a.m., Attorneys in Brunswick County Virginia Cases
     11:00 a.m., Public Cases
     1:30 p.m., Public Cases
     2:00 p.m., Bond Hearings

   Brunswick County Criminal (1st & 2nd Thursdays)
     8:30 a.m., Advisements
     9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Criminal Hearings
     2:00 p.m., Bond Hearings & Protective Order Hearings
   State Troopers Traffic (3rd, 4th & 5th Thursdays)
     8:30 a.m., Advisements
     9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Attorney Cases
     11:00 a.m., Public Cases
     1:30 p.m., Public Cases
     2:00 p.m., Bond Hearings

Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
   Mondays (1st, 3rd & 4th) NO ADVISEMENTS
     10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Civil Cases
     1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Contested Civil Cases & Protective 
        Order Hearings
   Tuesdays (1st, 3rd & 4th)
     10:00 a.m., Advisements
     10:20 a.m., Traffic Hearings
     10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Criminal Hearings
     1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Criminal Hearings & Protective Order 
        Hearings
   2nd Tuesday
     1000 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., DCSE cases
     1:00 pm. to 2:30 p.m., DCSE Cases & Protective Order Hearings
     2:30 p.m., Advisements

District Court Continuance Policy

First continuance granted by Clerk, second by Judge.

11/4/2015 | Updated 8/8/2025