Pulaski County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Experienced Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Pulaski County Courts. Our Pulaski County 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 Pulaski County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

The Pulaski County Courts are part of Virginia’s 27th 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 Pulaski judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Pulaski 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 Pulaski Circuit Court. The Pulaski General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Pulaski County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Sharon H. Collins Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 980-7470 Fax: (540) 980-7792

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 45 Third Street, N.W. Suite 102 Courthouse Pulaski, VA 24301-5041

GDC Judges

• Hon. Gino W. Williams, Chief Judge
• Hon. J. D. Bolt
• Hon. Erin J. DeHart
• Hon. Randal J. Duncan
• Hon. Gerald Eugene Mabe II

GDC Court Schedule

Monday
   8:30 am Deputy Traffic without attorney
   9:00 am Deputy Traffic with attorney
   9:30 am Criminal with attorney
   10:00 am Felonies
   1:00 pm Felonies (Investigators) 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th
   1:00 pm 4th Monday Conservation Police Officers
   1:45 pm Bail Hearings & Attorney Findings Incarcerated 
   Defendants
   2:30 pm Protective Order Hearings
Tuesday
   8:30 am Traffic (State Police without attorney)
   9:00 am Traffic (State Police with attorney)
   9:30 am Traffic/Criminal (State Police with attorney)
   10:00 am Felonies
   1:00 pm Traffic no attorneys (Town of Pulaski & Dublin)
   1:30 pm Traffic/Criminal (Town of Pulaski & Dublin) with 
   attorneys
   1:45 pm Bail hearings & Attorney Findings Incarcerated 
   Defendants
   2:30 pm Protective Order Hearings
Wednesday 1st & 3rd
   8:30 am Traffic (No attorney Deputies)
   10:00 am Unlawful Detainers
   12:30 pm Attorney Findings
   1:00 Protective Order Hearings
   1:45 Bail hearings & Attorney Findings Incarcerated Defendants
   2:30 pm Contested Civil (Contact clerk to schedule)
Wednesday 2nd & 4th
   9:00 am Civil (Without attorney)
   10:30 am Civil (With Attorney)
   12:30 pm Attorney Findings
   1:00 pm Protective Order Hearings
   1:45 pm Bail Hearings & Attorney Findings Incarcerated 
   Defendants
   2:30 pm Felonies & Misdemeanors (Complainant is Private Citizen)
     Town of Pulaski Code Violations
     Bad checks

GDC Continuance Policy

First continuance granted with good reason by Clerk; subsequent requests by Judge.

Pulaski Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Spencer A Rygas Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 980-7825 Fax: (540) 980-7835

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 45 Third Street, NW Suite 101 Pulaski, VA 24301

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Bradley W. Finch
• Hon. Brett L. Geisler
• Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell
• Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr.
• Hon. Robert M. D. Turk

Terms of Pulaski Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms will begin the 2nd Monday of July, October, January and April.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
• Civil actions are scheduled directly through the judge’s office. Clerk is notified of hearing by letter from counsel.
• Orders are received by court and legal through the RMS system.
• Misdemeanor Appeals – Third Wednesday of February, May, August, November.
• Civil/Juvenile Appeals – First Thursday, February, May, August, November.
• Electronic filing of civil cases is available 24/7 but will be processed during normal business hours.
• Recordation of deeds is available in person, mail, or by e-recording. Recording hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. Clients are encouraged to submit deed recordings electronically to avoid traveling to the Clerk’s Office.
• Financial transactions are accepted by the Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online payment of criminal fines and costs can be made 24/7 but will be processed during normal business hours.
• All visitors to the courthouse are subject to security screening by Sheriffs deputies, with currently requires special COVID-19 safety protocols, before visitors may enter the courthouse.

Pulaski Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

JDR Clerk Ms Amanda Nicole Blair Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 980-3822 Fax: (540) 980-7891

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 45 Third Street, N.W. Suite 103 Pulaski, VA 24301-5041

JDR Judges

• Hon. Howard Lee Chitwood, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Monica D. Cox, Chief Judge
• Hon. Bradley G Dalton
• Hon. Ryan D. Hamrick
• Hon. Stephanie Murray Shortt

JDR Court Schedule

1st & 3rd Mon.
   8:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Arraignments
   9:30 a.m., Pre-Trial
   10:30 a.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   1:00 p.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   2:30 p.m., CHINS, School Truancy, Services, Behavior (Juvenile)

2nd, 4th & 5th Mon.
   8:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Arraignments
   9:30 a.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   11:00 a.m., Pre-Trial
   1:00 p.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   2:30 p.m., CHINS, School Truancy, Services, Behavior (Juvenile)

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tues.
   **No Court on 2nd Tuesday of the Month.**
   8:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Arraignments
   9:00 a.m., Motion to Amend Protective Orders and Protective 
   Orders
   9:30 a.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   1:00 p.m., Pre-Trial
   2:00 p.m., Contested Custody & Child Support

Wednesday - Criminal Day
   8:30 a.m., Juvenile Traffic, Probation Reviews
   9:00 a.m., Motion to Amend Protective Orders and Protective 
   Orders
   9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Juvenile Attorney cases
   10:30 a.m., Adult Attorney Cases Filed by Pulaski County Public 
   Schools
   11:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Review, DV Docket Reviews
   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.-4:00 pm., Adult Criminal
   1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Adult Attorney cases, Adult pro se criminal 
   & Adult criminal w/juvenile victim

4th Thursday - DCSE Day
   8:30 a.m., Adult & Juvenile Arraignments
   9:00 a.m., Non-DCSE, Show Cause
   9:30 & 10:30 a.m., 1:00 & 2:00 p.m., DCSE Support petitions, 
   motions to amend support, show causes

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Thursday
   8:30 a.m., Juvenile & Adult Arraignments
   9:00 a.m., Contested Custody & Child Support
   1:00 p.m., Pre-Trial
   2:00 p.m., Contested Custody & Child Support

Friday
   9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., & 1:00 p.m., Special Hearings

Every Day - 1:00 p.m. (or as needed)
   Adult Protective Orders, Preliminary Hearings

Detention hearings as needed

Bond Hearings daily at 2:55 p.m. by video

Driver's License Presentation has been temporarily suspended.
   Driver's Licenses will be mailed out when received from DMV.

JDR Continuance Policy

Please navigate to the Continuance Policy link, which can be found on the right side of this page under Local Court Links.

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2/4/2022 | Updated 7/28/2025