Washington County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers
Washington County Courthouse
(804) 673-7111
E-mail | Towns of Abingdon, Damascus & Glade Spring
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Experienced Washington County VA Criminal Traffic Lawyers
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 Washington County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represents clients in Washington County VA before the Washington 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 Washington County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts
The Washington County Courts are part of Virginia’s 28th 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 Washington judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Washington 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 Washington Circuit Court. The Washington General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.
Washington County VA General District Court Lawyers
GDC ClerkMs Ashley Marie Thomas Phone/FaxPhone: (276) 676-6279, (276) 676-6281 |
Clerk’s Office Hours8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address191 East Main Street |
GDC Judges
- Hon. Travis B. Lee, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Victor Blake McKinney, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Eric R. Thiessen, Chief Judge
GDC Court Schedule
Traffic
Town of Abingdon
9:00 a.m., 1st, 3rd & 4th Tues.
9:00 a.m., 1st, 2nd & 3rd Fri.
Towns of Damascus
9:00 a.m., 1st & 4th Fri.
Town of Glade Spring
9:00 a.m., 4th Fri.
County
Tues. & Fri.
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.. 10:30 a.m.
Troopers
10:30 a.m., 2nd Tues.
1:30 p.m., 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Fri.
Criminal Attorney Washington County Virginia
Felony Arraignments
1:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Mon.
Felony & related misdemeanors
9:00 a.m., Wed.
Misdemeanor (other than shoplifting)
1:30 p.m., Wed.
EXIT 7 Walmart Shoplifting
2nd Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
EXIT 19 Walmart Shoplifting
4th Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
County Officer at 1:30 p.m.
Bad Checks
1:30 p.m., 2nd Tues.
Civil
Garnishments
1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Mondays at 2 p.m.
This is to release any moneys collected to plaintiff:
exemptions hearings heard following Monday after filed.
Small Claims
10:30 a.m., 3rd Mon.
Unlawful Detainers
10:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Mon.
Other Civil Actions
Collection Attorneys
9:00 a.m., Mon.
All other attorneys & pro se litigants
1:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Mon.
Animal Cases & Recycling Cases
10:30 a.m., 1st Mon.
Thursdays
1st & 2nd Thurs.
9:00 a.m., Town of Abingdon - County
9:00 a.m., Game & Fishery
10:30 a.m., Probation
1:30 p.m., State Troopers - County
3rd Thurs.
9:00 a.m., Bond Hearings - County
10:30 a.m., County
1:30 p.m., Troopers - County
4th Thurs.
9:00 a.m., Bond Hearings - County
10:30 a.m., County
11:30 a.m., Troopers - County
Mon. - Friday
Bond Hearings
Certification & Commitment Hearings & Appointment
of Counsel As Needed
GDC Continuance Policy
First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent continuances by Judge.
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7/20/2021 | Updated 7/27/2025