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

The Pittsylvania County Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 22nd 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 Pittsylvania judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania Circuit Court. The Pittsylvania General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Pittsylvania County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Jeannie Watin Hamlet Phone/Fax Phone (434) 432-7879 Fax (434) 432-7915

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 11 Bank Street, Suite 201 P.O. Box 695 Chatham, VA 24531

GDC Judges

• Hon. Allen W. (A.J.) Dudley Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Leslie R. (Les) Adams, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Greg T. Haymore

GDC Court Schedule

Criminal & Traffic
Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 8:30 a.m., cases with pro se defendants
Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 9:30 a.m., cases scheduled for review
Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Represented defendants times assigned
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m., arraignments
Civil
Wed. & Fri., 8:30 a.m., cases with only pro se litigants
Wed., 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., contested cases at assigned times
Fri., 10:00 a.m., cases scheduled by attorney for first return

GDC Continuance Policy

Pittsylvania County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Angie R Harris Phone/Fax Phone (434) 432-7887 Fax (434) 432-7913

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address One North Main Street P.O. Box 31 Chatham, VA 24531

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Timothy W. Allen
• Hon. James J. Reynolds
• Hon. Brian H. Turpin

Terms of Pittsylvania Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All criminal and civil cases are set by the court’s administrative assistant, Ms. Crystal Richardson, and the dates are coordinated with the attorneys involved.
• Court convenes 8:30 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in Decrees of Reference.
• Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.
• This office requires a self address envelope for the distribution of final orders.
• The probate of wills is scheduled by appointment only. Please call 434-432-7890

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6/27/2025