Richmond VA Lawyers Riley & Wells for Criminal & Traffic Defense

Richmond Virginia John Marshall Courts
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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 are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We are a local law firm that appears before the Richmond Circuit, General District, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts every week. Virginia is a large state and we believe that clients are better represented by local attorneys who regularly appear before the same Courts.
Richmond Circuit Court
ClerkHon. Edward F. Jewett Phone/FaxPhone: (804) 646-6505 |
Clerk’s Office Hours8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address400 North Ninth Street |
Judges
- Hon. William R Marchant, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
- Hon. Bradley B. Cavedo, Presiding Judge
- Hon. David Eugene Cheek Sr., Presiding Judge
- Hon. Phillip L. Hairston, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Clarence N. Jenkins Jr., Presiding Judge
- Hon. Beverly W. Snukals, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Jacqueline S. McClenney
Terms of Court and General Information
- Civil Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.
- Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, monthly.
- Grand Juries, 1st Monday monthly.
- Docket call on Term Day, 9:00 a.m. (criminal),
- Commissioners in Chancery are not utilized in uncontested divorces.
- Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
Secure Remote Access
Secure Remote Access to Land Records is now available. Please email to circuitcourtclerkinformation@richmondgov.com if you would like more information regarding this subscription service.
Reserving Equipment
The Court has document cameras and data video projectors available for use in circuit courtrooms. To reserve the equipment, please call the office of the judge assigned to the case at least two days in advance.
Richmond-John Marshall Criminal-Traffic General District Court
The General District Court for the City of Richmond is divided into two locations including both the criminal and traffic courts at each address. Please refer to your summons or subpoena to determine the correct address for your court appearance.
ClerkMs Cecelia V. Garner Phone/FaxPhone: (804) 646-6431 |
Clerk’s Office Hours8:00 AM – 4:00 PM AddressJohn Marshall Courts Building |
Judges
- Hon. David M. Hicks, Chief Judge
- Hon. L. B. Cann III
- Hon. Claire G. Cardwell
- Hon. Devika E. Davis
- Hon. Mansi J. Shah
- Hon. Tracy W. J. Thorne-Begland
Court Schedule
If you have a case in court please check the the online case information site to make sure the date or time has not changed due to unforeseen circumstances. In Custody Arraignments Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. Criminal Dockets/Bonded Arraignments Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Animal Care/Control Thur., 11:00 a.m. Traffic Dockets Mon. - Fri., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. RMA Toll Dockets Tue., 1:00 p.m. Contested Bus Camera Violations 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m. City Parking Citations Wed., 2:00 p.m.
Continuance Policy
Continuances granted for good cause.
Please see Local Court Links in the upper right corner of this page
Forthcoming
Richmond-Marsh Criminal-Traffic at Manchester General District Court
ClerkMs Cecelia V. Garner Phone/FaxPhone: (804) 646-6677 |
Clerk’s Office Hours8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address920 Hull Street |
Judges
- Hon. David M. Hicks, Chief Judge
- Hon. L. B. Cann III
- Hon. Claire G. Cardwell
- Hon. Devika E. Davis
- Hon. Mansi J. Shah
- Hon. Tracy W. J. Thorne-Begland
Court Schedule
In Custody Video Arraignments Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. Motions & Bonded Arraignments Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. Criminal Dockets Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. with additional times as needed Traffic Dockets (full traffic dockets will begin in September 2020) Mon. - Thurs., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. Mental Health Dockets Mon., 2:00 p.m. City Code Dockets (city dockets will resume in September 2020) Wed., 2:00 p.m. Virginia Employment Commission Docket (starting in September 2020) 3rd Fri. of the month, 9:00 a.m.
Continuance Policy
Continuances granted for good cause.
Standing Order
Please see Local Court Links in the upper right corner of this page
Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
ClerkMs Felicia Edmonds-Rustin Phone/FaxPhone: (804) 646-2942 |
Clerk’s Office Hours8:00 AM – 4:00 PM AddressOliver Hill Courts Building |
Judges
- Hon. Marilynn C. Goss-Thornton, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
- Hon. Richard B. Campbell, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Brice Edward Lambert, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Mary E. Langer, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Ashley K. Tunner, Presiding Judge
Court Schedule
Arraignments Mon. - Fri., 8:45 a.m. Detention Hearings & Review Mon. - Fri., 11:00 a.m. Traffic Cases 1st Thurs., 2:00 p.m. Motions Docket Mon. - Thurs., 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Support Days & times vary by Judge. Criminal & Civil Days & times vary by Judge. Driver's License Presentations 1st Monday of every month unless otherwise indicated
Continuance Policy
Continuances granted by Judge on prior written motion (continuance policy in effect/form available).