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Experienced Montross VA Lawyers for Criminal & Traffic Defense

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 Montross Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Courts in Montross Virginia. Our law firm is 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 Montross VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

The Courts in Montross VA serve as part of Virginia’s 15th 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 Montross VA judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Montross 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 Montross Circuit Court. The General District Court in Montross VA hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Montross VA General District Court Lawyers

Montross GDC Clerk Laura Standbridge Morgan Phone/Fax Phone (804) 493-0105 Fax (804) 493-1203

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Address 175 Polk Street PO Box 688 Montross, VA 22520

Montross General District Judges

• Hon. Richard T. McGrath, Chief Judge
• Hon. Hugh S. Campbell
• Hon. Vincent S. Donoghue
• Hon. Angela M. O’Connor
• Hon. Jane M. Reynolds
• Hon. Julia H. Sichol
• Hon. Mayo J. Wilson

Montross GDC Court Schedule

Arraignments (Traffic & Criminal) (Judge Martin)
Tues., 9:00 a.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Traffic & Criminal - Trial (Judge Martin)
Sheriff's Department
Tues., 10:00 a.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Town of Colonial Beach
Tues., 1:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Virginia State Police
Tues., 1:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Investigators and Individuals
Tues., 2:00 p.m. (except 5th Tues.)
Civil (Judge Martin)
2nd Mon.
11:00 a.m., First Appearance
1:00 p.m., Trials

Montross GDC Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Montross VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

Montross JDR Clerk Christina Anne Viviers Phone/Fax Phone (804) 493-0117 Fax (804) 493-0173

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Address Box 451 175 Polk St. Montross, VA 22520-0451

Montross JDR District Judges

• Hon. Andrea M. Stewart, Chief Judge
• Hon. John E. Franklin
• Hon. Julian W. Johnson
• Hon. Marcel D. Jones
• Hon. Lisa A. Seward
• Hon. Georgia K. Sutton
• Hon. Frank G Uvanni
• Hon. Joseph A. Vance IV

Montross JDR Court Schedule

All Westmoreland County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations
Wed., 9:00 a.m.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
DCSE Support
2nd & 4th Wed.
Criminal Cases
1st & 3rd Wed.
Juvenile Licenses
Odd Months, 8:00 a.m.

Montross JDR Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

Montross Virginia Circuit Court Lawyers

Montross Circuit Clerk Hon. Anne B. Garner Phone/Fax Phone (804) 493-0108 Fax (804) 493-0393

Clerk’s Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Address 175 Polk Street P. O. Box 307 Courthouse Montross, VA 22520-0307

Montross Circuit Judges

• Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis, Chief Judge
• Hon. David B. Caddell Jr.
• Hon. William E. Glover
• Hon. John Overton Harris
• Hon. Michael E. Levy
• Hon. John S. Martin
• Hon. Robert Eric Reibach
• Hon. Ricardo Rigual
• Hon. James Bruce Strickland, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Gordon F. Willis

Terms of Montross Circuit Court and General Information

• Term Day will be held the 4th Friday in January, April, July & October with Grand Jury/Criminal Docket at 9:00 a.m. and Civil Term/docket at 11:00 a.m.
• Cases are set on Term Day by praecipe.
• Criminal Docket: 2nd Wednesday, all Fridays.
• Civil Docket: 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays.
• Motions are scheduled through Judge’s Chambers.
• In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.

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6/21/2025