Warrenton VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Riley & 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 Warrenton VA Courts. Warrenton is the county seat of Fauquier 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 Warrenton VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Courts in Warrenton serve as part of Virginia’s 20th 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 Warrenton judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Circuit Court in Warrenton 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 Warrenton Circuit Court. The General District Court in Warrenton hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Warrenton VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Warrenton Circuit Clerk Hon. Gail H. Barb Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 422-8100 Fax: (540) 422-8112

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Address 29 Ashby Street Warrenton, VA 20186-3202

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. James P. Fisher
• Hon. James E. Plowman Jr.
• Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage
• Hon. Matthew P. Snow

Terms of Circuit Court in Warrenton and General Information

• Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term. Indictments returned at 1:00 p.m.
• Misdemeanor Appeals called on the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; Trials commence at 10:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits and other selected suits.
• Depositions/ Affidavits are utilized in divorces.
• Fauquier Circuit distributes final orders by e-mail and mails certified copies of divorce decrees.
• To review docketing procedures, go to the local website available on the ‘Local Website’ link, which can be found on the right side of this page under ‘Local Court Links’.

Warrenton General District Court Lawyers

Warrenton GDC Clerk Ms Whitney Danielle Thornton Phone/Fax Phone (540) 422-8035 Fax (540) 422-8033

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 6 Court Street Warrenton, VA 20186-3299

Warrenton General District Judges

• Hon. Lorrie Ann Sinclair Taylor, Chief Judge
• Hon. William R. Fitzpatrick
• Hon. Jessica H. Foster
• Hon. Eric M. Shamis

Warrenton GDC Court Schedule

Civil

9:00 a.m. 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays

Traffic & Criminal Cases

11:30 a.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Friday

Warrenton GDC Continuance Policy

10/25/2024 | Updated 8/4/2025