Greene County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

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Top Greene County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Greene Courts serves as part of Virginia’s 16th 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 Greene judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Greene 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 Greene Circuit Court. The Greene General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Greene County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Jennifer Rae Currier Phone/Fax Phone (434) 985-5224 Fax (434) 985-1448

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 85 Stanard Street P. O. Box 245 Stanardsville, VA 22973-0245

GDC Judges

• Hon. Claiborne H. Stokes Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Kenneth Andrew Sneathern, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Theresa W. Carter
• Hon. Matthew J. Quatrar

GDC Court Schedule

Traffic
Wed., 9:00 a.m., 1st Call
Wed., 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Misdemeanor & Preliminary Hearings Criminal Defense Attorneys
Wed., 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Civil
Wed., 11:30 a.m., except 2nd Wed.
Contested Civil
Wed., 12:00 p.m.
Small Claims
1st Wed., 11:30 a.m.
5th Wed., Administrative Day
Juvenile & Domestic Relations
Thurs., 9:00 a.m., 1st Call
Thurs., 10:00 a.m., Delinquency Hearings
Thurs., 11:00 a.m., Adult Hearings
DCSE
3rd Mon., 8:30 a.m.
Contested Cases Custody/Support
Thurs., 1:00 p.m. or as scheduled by Court
5th Thurs., Administrative Day

GDC Continuance Policy

Greene County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Hon. Ashby Lamb-Gomez Phone/Fax Phone (434) 985-5208 Fax (434) 985-6723

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM Address 22 Court Street Stanardsville , VA 22973

GDC Judges

• Hon. Claude V. Worrell II, Chief Judge
• Hon. David M Barredo, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Dale B. Durrer
• Hon. David B. Franzen
• Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins
• Hon. Timothy K. Sanne

Terms of Greene Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin 2nd Mon., Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec. October Term: Tues. after 2nd Mon. as 2nd Mon. is a holiday.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term, 9:30 a.m.
• Criminal cases set on Term Day.
• Civil cases set by praecipe on Term Day, 11:00 a.m.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some chancery causes.
• Motions Day, 3rd Tues. (Criminal 9:00 a.m.; Civil 1:30 p.m.)
• As soon as the Judge enters the final order it is processed and certified copies are distributed by mail.

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2/9/2025 | Updated 8/24/2025