Rockingham County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Rockingham VA Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

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Experienced Rockingham County VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

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 Rockingham County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represents clients before the Rockingham County Courts. Harrisonburg is the county seat of Rockingham County. 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 Rockingham VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

Top Rockingham VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts The Rockingham Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 26th 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 Rockingham judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Rockingham 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 Rockingham Circuit Court. The Rockingham General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Rockingham County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk

Ms Teresa Lynn Brown
email: tbrown@vacourts.gov

Phone/Fax

Phone: (540) 564-3130
Civil # 540-564-3135 or 540-564-3138
Traffic & Criminal Division: (540) 564-3130
Fax: (540) 564-3096

Clerk’s Office Hours

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Address

53 Court Square
Room 132
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

GDC Judges

Hon. John Stanley Hart Jr., Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
Hon. Christopher E. Collins
Hon. Mary Louise Costello Daniel
Hon. W. Dale Houff
Hon. Amy B. Tisinger

GDC Court Schedule

CIVIL DIVISION
Tuesdays
   8:30 am - Garnishments
   9:00 am - Attorneys
   10:00 am - 1st Returns-Individuals/Buisnesses
Wednesdays
   1:00 pm - 1st Returns/Individuals
Trials:
   1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays
   2nd & 4th Monday mornings
   1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays

TRAFFIC & CRIMINAL DIVISION:
   Arraignments/Advisements
     Mon., 9:00 am
   ASAP Violations
     Mon., 1:00 pm
   Preliminary Hearings
     1st, 3rd & 5th Tues., 9:00 am All Task Forces 2nd & 4th Tues., 
        9:00 am Invesitgators
Traffic & Criminal
   Bad Checks
     Tues., 2:00 pm
   Private Complaints
     1st appearances: Tues., 2:00 pm
     Trials: Mon., 1:00 pm, Tues., 2:00 pm
   Harrisonburg City
     Tues., 1:00 pm
     Wed., 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
     4th Fri., 1:30 pm
   State Police
     Wed. & Thurs., 9:00 am
   JMU
     Thurs., 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Towns/Localities
   Bridgewater
     2nd & 4th Fri., 10:00 am
   Broadway
     2nd & 4th Fri., 9:00 am
   Dayton
     4th Fri., 1:00 p.m.
   Elkton
     4th Fri., 10:30 am
   Grottoes
     2nd & 4th Fri., 9:30 am
   Massanutten
     Thurs., 1:00 pm
   Rockingham
     Wed., 9:00 am, Thurs., 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
   Timberville
     2nd & 4th Fri., 9:00 am & 1:00 pm

GDC Continuance Policy

Traffic & Criminal: First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequently granted by Judge.

Rockingham County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk

Hon. Chaz W. Haywood
email: clerkchaz@rockinghamcountyva.gov

Phone/Fax

Phone: (540) 564-3111
Fax: (540) 564-3127

Clerk’s Office Hours

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Address

80 Court Square
Courthouse
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

GDC Judges

Hon. Bruce D. Albertson, Presiding Judge
Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie, Presiding Judge
Hon. Kevin C. Black, Chief Judge
Hon. Andrew S. Baugher
Hon. Christopher E. Collins
Hon. William W. Eldridge IV
Hon. Daryl L. Funk
Hon. Alexander R. Iden

Terms of Rockingham Circuit Court and General Information

Criminal terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., Apr., Jul., & Oct.
Motion Day, 1st Mon. and 3rd Wed. after 1st Mon. each month
Misdemeanor appeals days, 2nd Mon. each month.
Grand Juries, 3rd Monday each month.
Praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day nor more than 30 days.
Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.
Local Rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.

Rockingham County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

JDR Clerk

Ms Dana L Velasquez
email: dvelasquez@vacourts.gov

Phone/Fax

Phone: (540) 564-3370
Fax: (540) 564-3378

Clerk’s Office Hours

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Address

53 Court Square, Suite 214
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3700

JDR Judges

Hon. Elizabeth Kellas Burton, Chief Judge
Hon. Kimberly Marion Athey
Hon. Anthony Wayne Bailey
Hon. James A. Drown
Hon. Rachel E. Figura
Hon. Chad A. Logan
Hon. Nancie Williams

JDR Court Schedule

Civil Cases:
   Monday through Friday
Truancy
   1st Friday
Juvenile Traffic/Criminal
   Tuesday
Juvenile Detention Hearings
   Mon. - Fri.; 1:00 p.m.
Adult Criminal
   Thursday
Adult Arraignments and Bond Hearing
   Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
CIP/DSS cases
   Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays

JDR Continuance Policy

Attorneys – must clear dates and times with Clerk before sending notices for hearings. Ex-Parte hearings: reasonable notice to other attorneys and parties required.

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8/21/2021 | Updated 7/2/2025