Russell County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Russell County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Russell County VA Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

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    Experienced Russell County VA Criminal Traffic Lawyers

    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 Russell County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represents clients in Russell VA before the Russell 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 Russell County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

    Top Russell County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The CourtsThe Russell County Courts are part of Virginia’s 29th 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 Russell judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Russell 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 Russell Circuit Court. The Russell General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Russell County VA District Court Lawyers

    Combined GDC JDR Clerk

    Donna Denise Israel Hale

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (276) 889-8051
    (276) 889-8051

    Fax
    (276) 889-8091

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    P. O. Box 65
    83 E. Main Street
    Lebanon, VA 24266

    General District Judges

    • Hon. George Robert Brittain, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Henry A. Barringer, Presiding Judge

    Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Judges

    • Hon. Martha P. Ketron, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Michael J. Bush
    • Hon. Laura F. O’Quinn

    District Court Schedule

    Arraignment Hearings
Tues. & Wed., 9:00 a.m.
Civil
1st & 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
Small Claims
1st & 3rd Tues., 2:00 p.m.
Criminal
Tues., 9:00 a.m.
Traffic
Wed., 9:00 a.m.
Town cases
2nd & 4th Tues., 10:00 a.m.
All Juvenile & Domestic Relations
1st & 3rd Mon., DSS Cases
4th Mon., DCSE Cases
Thurs. & Fri., 9:00 a.m.

    District Court Continuance Policy

    Continuances governed by Rule 8:14.

    Russell County Circuit Court Lawyers

    Circuit Clerk

    Hon. M. Katie C Patton

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (276) 889-8023

    Fax
    (276) 889-8003

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    P. O. Box 435
    83 East Main Street
    Lebanon, VA 24266

    Circuit Judges

    • Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr., Chief Judge
    • Hon. Michael Lee Moore, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Richard C. Patterson
    • Hon. Brian K. Patton
    • Hon. Elizabeth Reece Robertson

    Terms of Russell Circuit Court and General Information

    • Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Feb., May, Aug., & Nov.
    • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
    • All cases set on Term Day.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

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    7/5/2025