Danville VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Danville VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Danville VA Courthouse

(434) 637-8559

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    Experienced Danville VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

    Best Law Firm 2025 Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-LawRiley & 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 Danville VA Courts. Our Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rated attorneys in Danville Virginia are also 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 Danville VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

    Top Danville VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The CourtsThe Danville Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 22nd 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 Danville judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Danville 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 Danville Circuit Court. The Danville General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Danville VA General District Court Lawyers

    GDC Clerk

    Linda Shively Hawker

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (434) 799-5179

    Fax
    (434) 797-8814

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    401 Patton Street
    Danville, VA 24543

    GDC Judges

    • Hon. Allen W. (A.J.) Dudley Jr., Chief Judge
    • Hon. Leslie R. (Les) Adams, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Greg T. Haymore

    GDC Court Schedule

    Civil (Must call to reserve time on the Civil Docket)
Tues., Non-contested & 1st Returns 1:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd Fri., 10:00 a.m.
Small Claims
2nd Tues., 1:30 p.m.
Criminal & Traffic
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.

    GDC Continuance Policy

    In traffic infraction cases, first continuance is granted by Clerk on timely motion; otherwise granted by Judge on motion.

    Danville VA Circuit Court Lawyers

    Circuit Clerk

    Hon. Gerald A. Gibson

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (434) 799-5168

    Fax
    (434) 799-6502

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    James F. Ingram Justice Center
    401 Patton Street
    Danville, VA 24543

    Circuit Judges

    • Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Timothy W. Allen
    • Hon. James J. Reynolds
    • Hon. Brian H. Turpin

    Terms of Danville Circuit Court and General Information

    • Grand Juries and Terms begin on the 1st Monday in Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov. If the 1st Monday is a holiday, term will begin on the next business day.
    • Grand Jury Dates for 2021: January 4, February 22, April 19, June 21, August 23, October 25.
    • Grand Jury, 1st day of each Term; Docket Call 9:00 a.m., 2nd day of each Term.
    • Call 434-799-5171 to set civil cases directly with Court.
    • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized when the nature of the cases requires.

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    6/29/2025