Louisa County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

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Experienced Louisa County VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

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 serving Louisa County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Louisa County Courts. The Town of Louisa is the county seat. Our Louisa County VA lawyers are 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 Louisa County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Louisa 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 Louisa judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Louisa 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 Louisa Circuit Court. The Louisa General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Louisa County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Brandy S Alexander Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 967-5330 Fax: (540) 967-2369

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address P. O. Box 524 Cunningham Bldg 314 West Main Street Louisa, VA 23093-0452

GDC Judges

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

GDC Court Schedule

Criminal,Traffic & Civil- Tues. & Thurs. 
   8:30 a.m., First Returns Appointment of Attorneys in Louisa County Virginia
   9:00 a.m., Arraignment, Agreements, VASAP and OAR Show Causes
   9:30 a.m., State Police and Criminal Cases
   10:00 a.m., Sheriff's Officers Traffic & Criminal Cases, Animal 
   Control Cases
   10:30 a.m., Conservation Officer Cases, Building & Zoning 
   Violations
   11:00 a.m., Preliminary Hearings, Citizen Complaints
   11:30 a.m., Town Police Department Traffic & Criminal Cases
   12:15 p.m., Small Claims Cases
   12:30 p.m., Civil First Return docket call
   1:00 p.m., Civil Contested Cases

GDC Continuance Policy

Traffic Infractions and Civil First Return continuance requests heard by Judge on written motion.

Louisa County Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Patty Madison Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 967-5312 Judges: (540) 967-5300 Fax: (540) 967-2705

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Address Box 37 100 W. Main Street Louisa, VA 23093-0037

Circuit Judges

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

Terms of Louisa Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov. Due to a Scheduling conflict, the May Term Day will be May 6, 2024. Due to the State Holiday, the November Term Day will be November 4, 2024.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All cases set on Term Day by praecipe filed 7 days prior.
• Court convenes 9:30 a.m., except for Motions Day which begins at 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are rarely utilized and generally only by agreement of counsel.
• Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.

Louisa County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

JDR Clerk Ms Toni P. Seay email: TSeay@vacourts.gov Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 967-5337 Fax: (540) 967-1914

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address P. O. Box 452 Cunningham Bldg 314 West Main Street Louisa, VA 23093-0452

JDR Judges

• Hon. Deborah S. Tinsley, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Areshini Pather, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Gilbert H. Berger
• Hon. Peter K. Griffith
• Hon. Barbara G. Lowe
• Hon. Ronald L. Morris

JDR Court Schedule

Louisa County VA Criminal Defense Adult (2nd Monday, 2nd & 3rd Friday)
   9:00 a.m., First calls/arraignments, reviews, motions, trials
   1:30 p.m., Lengthy trials

CHINS (Services & Supervision) (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday)
   9:00 a.m.- Noon, First calls, reviews, trials

Juvenile Criminal/Traffic (1st Friday and 4th Monday)
   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., First calls, reviews, trials
   1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lengthy Trials

Custody/Visitation (1st, 3rd & 4th Mon., 2nd & 4th Tues,, 3rd 
Thurs., 2nd Fri.)
   9:00 a.m., First returns and reviews
   10:00 a.m., GAL reports and uncontested hearings
   1:30 p.m., Contested hearings

Abuse/Neglect, Foster Care (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday)
   1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

DCSE Support (4th Friday)
   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., First calls, motions, agreements, 
   hearings
   1:30 p.m., Contested hearings

Direct Support (2nd Friday & 4th Monday)
   9:00 a.m. - Noon, First calls, returns, reviews, trials
   1:30 p.m., Contested hearings

JDR Continuance Policy

A Continuance Request Form must be submitted. First continuance request (per case) may be granted/approved by the Clerk. Any subsequent continuance requests will be given to Judge to approve or deny. Contact the Court for further information and/or assistance.

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7/28/2024 | Updated 8/24/2025