Stafford County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Stafford County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Stafford VA Courthouse

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    Experienced Stafford County VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

    Best Law Firm 2025 Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-LawRiley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a limited liability company 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 represent clients every week before the Stafford County VA Courts. Our Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rated attorneys in Stafford County Virginia are also 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 Stafford VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

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

    Stafford County VA General District Court Lawyers

    GDC Clerk

    Ms Bonnie Lee Camp

    Phone/Fax

    (540) 658-8935

    Fax:(540) 658-4834

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    P.O. Box 940

    1300 Courthouse Road

    The Judicial Center

    Stafford, VA 22555

    GDC Judges

    • Hon. Richard T. McGrath, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Vincent S. Donoghue, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Hugh S. Campbell
    • Hon. Angela M. O’Connor
    • Hon. Jane M. Reynolds
    • Hon. Julia H. Sichol
    • Hon. Mayo J. Wilson

    GDC Court Schedule

    Civil
Monday
1st returns - 9:00 a.m. to be scheduled with the Clerk's Office
Trials to be set with the Clerk's Office at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Fridays - Trials set with the Clerk's office at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
**All civil trials must be scheduled with the Clerk's Office**

Traffic
Tues. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.

Criminal
Tues. - Thurs., 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Arraignments
Tues. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Preliminary hearings & criminal trials
misdemeanors are scheduled by the court at arraignment.

    GDC Continuance Policy

    In traffic infraction cases, first continuance is granted by Clerk on timely motion; otherwise granted by Judge on motion.

    Stafford County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

    Circuit Clerk

    Hon. Kathy M. Sterne

    Phone/Fax

    Phone: (540) 658-8750

    Fax: (540) 658-4653

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    P.O. Box 69

    1300 Courthouse Road

    Stafford, VA 22555

    Circuit Judges

    • Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Michael E. Levy, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Robert Eric Reibach, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. David B. Caddell Jr.
    • Hon. William E. Glover
    • Hon. John Overton Harris
    • Hon. John S. Martin
    • Hon. Ricardo Rigual
    • Hon. James Bruce Strickland
    • Hon. Gordon F. Willis

    Terms of Stafford Circuit Court and General Information

    • Court convenes at 9:00 a.m; jury trials convene at 9:00 a.m.
    • Criminal Term/Grand Jury, First Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
    • Civil Term, First Monday of Jan., April, July and Oct. at 11:00 a.m. Mature cases set by praecipe only. Appearance required for Term Day.
    • Motion Days, 1st and 3rd Mondays, Criminal motions at 9:00 a.m., Civil 11:00 a.m – All civil motions must be set through chambers. Originals of Motions should be filed with the Clerk seven days in advance; advance courtesy copies of motions should be faxed to chambers. If necessary, alternative motion dates may be obtained through chambers. Motions over 20 minutes must be scheduled through chambers.
    • If any Monday is a State holiday, pursuant to Section 2.2-3300, Term/Motions will be held the following day.
    • Commissioners in Chancery utilized in accordance with Section 8.01-607 et seq. and Rule 3.23.
    • Depositions are routinely accepted in uncontested divorce cases. Ore tenus hearings may be set by praecipe on Civil Term Day. Appearance required.
    • Judicial Settlement Conferences are utilized in civil cases & divorces.
    • Hearing dates for motions to suppress must be coordinated through chambers.
    • Notices for hearings must contain time estimates for argument.
    • Stafford Circuit court mails (regular mail) Certified copies back as soon as possible to the parties of the case. Return envelopes moves them a little faster and we have a pick-up box here in the office for attorneys who are here daily.

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    1/21/2025 | Updated 8/3/2025