Petersburg VA Lawyers Riley & Wells for Criminal & Traffic Defense

petersburg VA courthouse 7 Courthouse Avenue Petersburg, VA 23803 Phone: (804) 733-2367 Fax: (804) 732-5548 Fax: (804) 733-2375 Judges Hon. Mayo K. Gravatt, Chief Judge Hon. Robert Beman Beasley Jr. Hon. Ray P. Lupold III Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 35 East Tabb Street Petersburg, VA 23803

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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, PLLC, 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. We are a local law firm that appears before the Petersburg County Circuit, General District, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts every week. Virginia is a large state and we believe that clients are better represented by local attorneys who regularly appear before the same Courts.

Petersburg Circuit Court
Clerk of Court
Hon. Shalva J. Braxton
email: sbraxton@courts.state.va.us
Phone: (804) 733-2367
Fax: (804) 732-5548

Clerk’s Office Hours
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Address
7 Courthouse Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803

Judges
Hon. Paul W. Cella, Chief Judge
Hon. Dennis M. Martin
Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr.

Terms of Court and General Information

Criminal term begins, 3rd Thursday, each month.
Civil term begins, 3rd Thursday, each month.
Grand Juries, 1st day of criminal term.
Criminal cases set through Commonwealth’s Attorney on designated days.
Civil cases, and hearings in civil cases, set through the Court Administrator, Tamera Wilson (804)733-2423 or twilson@courts.state.va.us, or on term days in matured cases.
Court convenes 9:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Criminal bench days every Monday morning, every Tuesday morning and afternoon, and every Thursday morning and afternoon, except term days.

Petersburg General District Court
Clerk of Court
Ms Dana Helm Shannon
Phone: (804) 733-2374
Fax: (804) 733-2375Clerk’s Office Hours
8:00 AM – 4:00 PMAddress
35 East Tabb Street
Petersburg, VA 23803Judges
Hon. Mayo K. Gravatt, Chief Judge
Hon. Robert Beman Beasley Jr.
Hon. Ray P. Lupold IIICourt Schedule
Arraignments
9:30 a.m., Mon. – Fri., Incarcerated & Bond Motions
11:30 a.m., Mon. – Fri., Bonded
Monday – Criminal
8:30 a.m., Felonies
Tuesday – Traffic
8:30 a.m., City Officers
10:30 a.m. – State Troopers
1:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues., Mental Health Docket
Wednesday
Criminal
8:30 a.m., Midemeanors & DUI
Civil
8:30 a.m., Non-attorney uncontested (off-site)
8:30 a.m., Non-attorney garnishment
10:00 a.m., Attorney uncontested (off-site)
10:00 a.m., Attorney garnishment docket
1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m., Contested cases (off-site)
11:30 a.m., 4th Wed., Small claim docket (off-site)
No civil docket will be held on the 5th Wednesday of a month.
Thursday – Traffic
8:30 a.m., City Officers
10:30 a.m. – State Troopers
Friday – Criminal
8:30 a.m., Felonies
Continuance Policy
Continuances granted by Judge.

Criminal Law
Traffic Law
DUI Law
Reckless Driving
Speeding Ticket

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4.9

Based on 725 reviews

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law

4.9

Liz Bachan

15:29 15 Oct 20

Couldn't be happier with my Riley & Wells Team! From start to finish everyone that I had communications with was kind, professional, quick to respond and left no details out. They took care of my misdemeanor/reckless driving ticket without me having to even be there. I hope to NOT have to use them again, but if you need an attorney this is the Team to turn to! Thank you Jana & Cody for EVERYTHING!!

Daniel Villarroel

00:25 15 Oct 20

Mr. Dean was my attorney for a reckless driving charge, he was able to talk them down to dismissing the case after driving school, overall very satisfied with his performance.

Yecenia DeJesus

23:19 13 Oct 20

Amazing service and they even work with people who are from out of state. Very convenient and affordable.

Carol Lynn Williams

18:06 13 Oct 20

Between Joe and Ed you can not go wrong. BEST EVER!

Randy Lates

14:27 11 Oct 20

Riley and Wells should 100% be your go to law firm for representation!

Matthew Leister

18:06 10 Oct 20

I was alleged of 92 in 70 criminal reckless driving. Mr. Wells defended my case in Emporia and got it ruled as defective equipment just like he told me he would attempt to do. There are definitely cheaper options, but I live out of state about 7 hours from Emporia and I value my time heavily so I didn't mind paying for him to show up for me to defend the case with his great track record. Would recommend.

Lindsey Clark

14:02 07 Oct 20

I used Riley and Wells for two charges against me in the state of VA. Every employee I talked to was always very responsive and courteous. I never had an issue getting a response via phone or email. From my initial conversation with Mr. Wells, he was able to give me a good sense of the outcome he would expect, he was very transparent. I would recommend Riley & Wells, especially if you are out of state and cannot make the trial in person, their communication and responsiveness made the entire process easier.

Justin Hall

16:29 05 Oct 20

I got the outcome that I was promised.

G King Castillo Music

16:44 27 Sep 20

They are a life saver! I appreciate the quality work the attorney did for me. I wasn’t promised an outcome, but was reassured they would deal with my case the best they could. I can tell there was a lot of leg work because of my situation, and they delivered. They were dedicated to my case and kept in touch with me about all the necessary steps they were doing. The team communicated with me in a timely manner, allowing me room to get all my documents. They know what they are doing, I am so glad I decided to go with them. If I find myself in a position of needing an attorney, they will be my first call.

Kolebaje Abimbola

16:19 26 Sep 20

I was charged with a criminal reckless driving offense in Virginia when I was driving by, I was scared and it felt like my world was coming to end, someome recommended this firm and I decided to try them out, they reduced my offense from a criminal conviction to a defective equipment, non moving ticket, which is almost like a dismissed case cos it carrys no point and doesn't affect my driving record or increase my insurance.. So it was a let off for me and I can once again drive around with my clean record still intact... Am glad I chose them to represent me.. Thank you for all you do

Love Loyal

13:30 26 Sep 20

They provided me with all of the necessary information and my ticket was reduced. Worth the money!!

John Noor

01:47 22 Sep 20

I strongly recommend Mr Rimington and Jana who worked so hard to solve and close my case thank you so much

Victoria K

14:01 21 Sep 20

Called Riley & Wells after I got a speeding ticket doing 70 in a 55. The process was super easy. Heather and Joseph Dean (who represented me) were super responsive. After I had called I communicated with Heather mostly via email, especially since my court date kept getting pushed back due to Covid. Heather kept me up to date and was very responsive. Joseph Dean represented me at court last week and was great!! AlI I have to do is pay the court fees and take a driving course and the ticket will be dismissed. Well worth it and would definitely call them again if needed!!

Joseph Elkach

01:44 17 Sep 20

I have nothing but good things to say about Riley and Wells. I got charged with reckless driving (a 1st degree misdemeanor) and hired Cody Remington from this law firm to defend me. Despite the absurdly high speed the Commonwealth of Virginia alleged I was going, Mr. Remington was able to have my criminal charge dropped and replaced with a measly traffic infraction. He was helpful and well experienced in reckless driving cases in the local courts. He knows the judges and prosecutors well and is both willing and able to schedule hearings with the judge best suited for a best case scenario ruling on his client's behalf. The law firm was also responsive with his paralegal, Jana Jankowiak, never more than a message away and always willing to promptly answer the many questions a criminal defendant is bound to have. This may sound like a basic and expected review, but this law firm was genuinely the greatest thing I could have hoped for as a defendant. I highly recommend them, especially if you're an out of state traveler like me.

Summer Bisharat

01:36 26 Aug 20

I was referred to Ed Riley by a trusted friend after getting a 2nd DUI this past January. I was facing up-to a year in jail. Mr Riley spent a solid hour on the phone with me before I moved forward. He was straight forward from the very start. Not only did Mr Riley get my 2nd DUI charge dropped to a 1st offense, but you can tell that he truly does care to help. Lisa and the rest of the team were also wonderful through this entire process. I highly recommend Ed Riley and the entire team at Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law.

Vand J

20:14 25 Aug 20

Traffic ticket Prince George, excellent service, great outcome, highly recommended!

Derek Petrin

14:36 24 Aug 20

I called Riley and Wells Attorney-At-Law for a speeding ticket, my 17 year old son, needed representation on. They were friendly and great customer service. He communicated well with me and inform me of what he could do for my case. There were several recommendations to prove to the court that my son was of high character and made a mistake, we followed all of these and it played out in court the way he prescribed. He answered all my question and payment was easy. The results in my case was amazing and super happy with them. I definitely recommend them. Thank you for your help and making sure that my teenager wasn't paying the price for years to come in insurance premiums and lost driving points.

Tyler Soper

02:56 19 Aug 20

They were able to get me off a reckless driving charge completely (I hate Virginia.) Pretty easy on my end; I didnt even have to go to court. Overall an amazing experience, i highly recommend!

Aniket Ashesh

17:24 18 Aug 20

Since the very beginning Riley & Wells were very helpful and Mr. Remington understood my whole situation and perfectly managed to help me out of my Reckless driving ticket. I would definitely recommend Riley and Wells to everyone.

sexypeach386

14:59 16 Aug 20

Riley & Wells was able to come to my rescue at an affordable price and was able to lower my charges, avoid jail time and save my license. it was an easy process, they are very responsive and informative. I greatly appreciate their services and would recommend them to everyone.

Sean Harrison

13:32 11 Aug 20

Mr Remington answered all my questions and delivered the discussed results. As never living in VA I was completely unaware of the barbaric “reckless over 80” laws they have. Most states tack reckless on a ticket for true reckless driving, whereas VA just arbitrarily tacks it on all speeds over 80. I was clocked at 84 in a 70 and given a reckless charge, and since I drive for work this could have been detrimental to my future employment. Mr Remington came to my defense and was able to get the charge reduced to a non-moving violation. Thank you Riley and Wells, you put my mind at ease and delivered the results I needed.

Case Roush

01:19 09 Aug 20

Could not be happier with them. They were professional, responsive, and achieved the best possible outcome for me at a reasonable price. Highly recommend

Richard Edl

13:35 31 Jul 20

The Riley & Wells Team are Top-Notch! Everyone was professional and courteous. They handled my case to a very satisfactory conclusion. I want to say thank you for their service.

Harrison G

23:33 29 Jul 20

Got me off of my reckless driving ticket as long as i paid the fine and went to driving. Mr.wells really saved me alot of trouble in the long run!!

LUCY MASON

15:55 28 Jul 20

I am beyond satisfied with my experience with Riley & Wells ! I could not of had a better outcome with my case . I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a lawyer. You will be satisfied !!!!!! Thanks again!!