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

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

Martinsville VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Teresa Davis Queen Phone/Fax Phone (276) 403-5125 Fax (276) 403-5114

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address Municipal Building 55 West Church Street P. O. Box 1402 Martinsville, VA 24114

GDC Judges

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

GDC Court Schedule

Arraignments
Monday & Thursday, 8:15 a.m.
Traffic/Criminal
Monday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Civil
1st & 3rd Friday each month
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

Martinsville VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Jean P Nunn Phone/Fax Phone (276) 403-5106 Fax (276) 403-5232

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address P. O. Box 1206 55 W. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24114

Circuit Judges

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

Terms of Martinsville Circuit Court and General Information

• Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, Nov.; 2nd Monday, Feb.; 1st Mon., May; 4th Monday, July.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Civil cases set by Pretrial Scheduling Order.
• Criminal cases are set on Misdemeanor Appeal Day for Misdemeanor Trial Day; felony cases are concluded or set for trial on Felony Disposition Day #1 or #2; on Return on Indictments Day and Guilty Plea Day.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in divorce proceedings, partition suits, creditors suits, etc.
• Distribution of Final Orders – Civil Case: Once received from the Judge’s Office, certified copies of final orders are distributed to attorneys of record and to other persons identified in the Order to receive a copy. Certified copies are mailed to the recipient’s address appearing in the file or provided in the final order. If attorneys request an immediate copy, an uncertified copy is sent by electronic transmission.
• Distribution of Final Orders – Criminal Case: The Clerk’s Office prepares final orders. Once endorsed by the Judge, copies are transmitted by electronic transmission , by fax and by mail to parties required by law to receive them.

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7/1/2025