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Experienced Staunton VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

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

The Staunton Courts serves as part of Virginia’s 25th 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 Staunton judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Staunton 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 Staunton Circuit Court. The Staunton General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Staunton VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Amanda M Knighting Phone/Fax Phone (540) 332-3878 Fax (540) 332-3985

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 113 E. Beverley St., 1st Floor Staunton, VA 24401-4390

GDC Judges

• Hon. Christopher M. Billias, Chief Judge
• Hon. Robin J. Mayer
• Hon. Rupen R. Shah
• Hon. David Browning Spigle

GDC Court Schedule

Traffic & Criminal
Every Wed., 5th Thurs., & 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri. (excluding holidays)
Arraignments/Advisements, 9:00 a.m.
Traffic Infractions/Non-Contested Criminal, 9:30 a.m.
Trials/Contested Cases, 10:30 a.m.
Preliminary Hearings, 2:00 p.m.
Civil
2nd & 4th Fri.
Returns, 9:00 a.m.
Contested, 11:00 a.m.
Protective Orders
Wed. & Fri., 3:00 p.m.
DUI Court
2nd Thurs. of each month, 3:00 p.m.
Fail to Comply with ASAP Court
2nd Thurs. of each month, 2:00 p.m.

GDC Continuance Policy

Staunton VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Hon. Staci N. Falls Phone/Fax Phone (540) 332-3874 Judges’ Chambers: (540) 332-3870 Fax (540) 332-3970 Judges’ Chambers Fax: (540) 332-3873

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Address 113 East Beverley Street 2nd Floor Staunton, VA 24401 Clerk’s Office – Third Floor

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Joel R. Branscom, Chief Judge
• Hon. Paul A. Dryer
• Hon. Anne F Reed
• Hon. Christopher B. Russell
• Hon. Shannon T. Sherrill
• Hon. Edward K. Stein
• Hon. Sean Calvin Workowski

Terms of Staunton Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.
• Motion Day, 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 9:00 a.m.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• Civil cases set by praecipe submitted not more than 28, or less than 7 days preceding Motion Day. Cases set by agreement of counsel and consent of court between Motion Days.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some matters.

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2/11/2025 | Updated 8/23/2025