Henry County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

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 Henry County VA Courts. Our Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rated attorneys in Henry County 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 Henry VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Henry County Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 21st 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 Henry judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Henry 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 Henry Circuit Court. The Henry General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Henry County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Donna R. Doss Phone/Fax Phone (276) 634-4815 Fax (276) 634-4825

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 3160 Kings Mountain Road Suite A Martinsville, VA 24112

GDC Judges

• Hon. Joan Ziglar, Chief Judge
• Hon. Stephanie B. Vipperman

GDC Court Schedule

Arraignments
Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 8:15 a.m.
Traffic/Criminal
Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Civil
Wednesdays
Large Volume Plaintiffs, 9:00 a.m.
Warrant in Debts, 9:00 a.m.
Unlawful Detainers/Detinue, 10:30 a.m.
Contested Cases/Trials, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

GDC Continuance Policy

Henry County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Jennifer R. Ashworth Phone/Fax Phone (276) 634-4880 Fax (276) 634-4898

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address Suite B 3160 Kings Mountain Rd. Martinsville, VA 24112

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Giles Carter Greer, Chief Judge
• Hon. Marcus A. Brinks
• Hon. James R. McGarry

Terms of Henry Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m., in July, Sept., Nov., Mar., & May; 1st Tuesday after 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m., in Jan.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Pursuant to Rule 1:20, counsel of record may agree to a trial date as a part of a written plan prepared and submitted to the court for approval pursuant to Rule 1:18, after obtaining a trial date from the court’s administrative assistant.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits, creditors suits, etc.
• Distribution of Final Orders Procedures: Civil: send copies as directed by order; J&DR Civil appeals: Copy to attorneys of record and parties pro se, DCSE and CASA when appropriate; Criminal: Upon request.

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6/28/2025