Richmond County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Richmond County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Richmond County Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

E-mail | Town of Warsaw

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    Best Law Firm 2025 Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-Law 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 Richmond County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. The Town of Warsaw is the county seat. We routinely represent clients before the Richmond County Courts. 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 Richmond County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

    Top Richmond County VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The CourtsThe Richmond County Courts 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 Richmond County VA judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Richmond County 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 Richmond County Circuit Court. The Richmond County General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Richmond County VA District Court Lawyers

    District Court Clerk

    Sydonie S. Davis

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (804) 333-4616

    Fax
    (804) 333-3741

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    201 Court Circle
    Warsaw, VA 22572

    GDC 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

    JDR 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

    District Court Schedule

    Arraignment Hearings
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. (except 5th Friday)
Traffic
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fridays, 9:00 a.m.
Criminal
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fridays, 11:00 a.m.
Civil
4th Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Juvenile & Domestic Relations
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.

    District Court Continuance Policy

    Continuances granted by Judge on Motion with good cause.

    Richmond County Virginia Circuit Court Lawyers

    Circuit Clerk

    Hon. Cheryl B. Pierson

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (804) 333-3781

    Fax
    (804) 333-5396

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Address

    101 Court Circle
    Warsaw, VA 22572

    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, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Robert Eric Reibach
    • Hon. Ricardo Rigual
    • Hon. James Bruce Strickland
    • Hon. Gordon F. Willis

    Terms of Richmond County Circuit Court and General Information

    • Terms begin on the 4th Monday of January, April, July and October.
    • All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth’s Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge’s office at 804-580-4006.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
    • In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
    • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and divorces.

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    6/1/2025