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

The Courts in Marion serve as part of Virginia’s 28th 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 Marion judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Marion 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 Marion Circuit Court. The Marion General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

General District Court Lawyers in Marion VA

GDC Clerk Ms Heidi Zumpf Campbell email: hcampbell@vacourts.gov Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 782-4047 Fax: (276) 782-4048

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 109 West Main Street Suite 1022 Marion, VA 24354

GDC Judges

• Hon. Eric R. Thiessen, Chief Judge
• Hon. Travis B. Lee
• Hon. Victor Blake McKinney

GDC Court Schedule

Wednesday
   9:00 a.m.
     Town of Marion
   10:30 a.m.
     Town of Marion
   1:30 p.m.
     2nd VASAP
     County Felony/Misdemeanor
Wednesday
   9:00 a.m.
     1st & 3rd, Town of Chilhowie
     2nd & 4th, Individual Warrants
   1:30 p.m.
     1st & 3rd, Town of Saltville
     2nd, Special Settings
     4th, Town of Chilhowie
Thursday
   9:00 a.m
     Trooper Tickets
   1:30 p.m.
     1st, Shoplifting
     2nd, Probation
     3rd & 4th, County Traffic
Friday
   9:00 a.m.
     County Traffic
   10:30 a.m.
     County Traffic
   1:30 p.m.
     1st, HMSP, VA ABC, Smyth Co. Animal Control & DWR

Dates for DUID Cases
   3/30/21
   8/31/21
   10/29/21

GDC Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on motion.

Circuit Court Lawyers in Marion VA

Circuit Clerk Hon. John H. Graham Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 782-4044 Fax: (276) 782-4045

Clerk’s Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Address 109 West Main Street, Suite 1081 Marion, VA 24354 www.smythcounty.org/departments/circuit_court_clerk/index.php

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Deanis L. Simmons, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Sage B. Johnson
• Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett
• Hon. Eric R. Thiessen

Terms of Circuit Court and General Information

• For civil cases, instead of a “docket call”, the Court now employs the praecipe system to be called on the opening day of the term as set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, March, June, September, and 2nd Tuesday in December.
• Grand Juries are empaneled on the 1st day of each term.
• Criminal cases are set by the Judicial Assistant.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery may be utilized at the discretion of the Court.
• Final orders are sent via email when an email address is known for attorneys. The Court recommends that attorneys provide an email address when documents are filed.

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7/22/2021 | Updated 7/28/2025