Falls Church VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Falls Church VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Falls Church VA Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

E-mail

Free Case Evaluation by a Top Rated Falls Church Lawyer

Please submit your contact information along with the relevant details of your case 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..

    ***Your message is protected by the Attorney-Client Privilege***

    Experienced Falls Church VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

    Best Law Firm 2025 Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-LawRiley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a limited liability company that is registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. Our attorneys in Falls Church Virginia represent clients before the Circuit & District Courts. 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 Falls Church VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

    Top Falls Church VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The CourtsThe Falls Church Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 17th 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 Falls Church judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Circuit Court is actually located in Arlington and 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 Circuit Court. The Falls Church General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Falls Church VA General & Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts

    GDC & JDR Clerk

    Shana Lawan Gooden

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    Civil (703) 248-5098
    Small Claims (703) 248-5157
    J&DR (703) 248-5099
    Traffic/Criminal (703) 248-5096

    Fax
    (703) 248-5115

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    300 Park Avenue
    Suite 151W
    Falls Church, VA 22046

    GDC Judges

    • Hon. Romaine Frances O’Brien, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Jason S. Rucker
    • Hon. Cari Michele Steele

    JDR Judges

    • Hon. Robin L. Robb Kendrick, Chief Judge
    • Hon. W. Michael Chick Jr.

    District Court Schedule

    General District Court
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m., Traffic
9:00 a.m., Civil Small Claims
10:00 a.m., Arraignments, Criminal, DWI's, Motions & Prelims
11:30 a.m., Civil
Juvenile & Domestic Relations
2nd and 4th Tuesday
Please contact the Clerk's Office to verify date and time.

    Continuance Policy

    JDR continuances granted as follows: traffic by Clerk, all others must be approved by judge. GD continuances granted as follows: criminal felonies by agreement with the Commonwealth’s Attorney and approved by judge; criminal misdemeanors/DWI/reckless must be approved by Judge;civil continuances by agreement of both parties and approved by the Judge.

    We can help! Let us review YOUR case!

    6/17/2025