Waynesboro VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Waynesboro VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

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    Experienced Waynesboro VA Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

    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 Waynesboro Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represents clients before the Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

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

    Waynesboro VA General District Court Lawyers

    GDC Clerk

    Jacqueline Michelle Balderson

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 942-6636
    (540) 942-6637
    (540) 942-6674

    Fax
    (540) 942-6666

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    Address
    250 South Wayne Avenue, Suite 100
    Waynesboro, VA 22980

    Physical address
    237 Market Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980

    GDC Judges

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

    GDC Court Schedule

    Arraignments
Criminal
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
Traffic
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
Trials
Criminal
Tues., 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Traffic
Tues., 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:00am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 10:30am
Preliminary Hearings
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
2nd Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. & 4th Thursdays at 1:00 p.m
DUI Court
4th Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Civil
Small Claims
1st Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Unlawful Detainer
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Contested Civil Trials
1st and 3rd Thursdays starting at 1:00 p.m. (set by Judge)
Uncontested Civil First Return
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

    GDC Continuance Policy

    First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent requests by Judge on motion.

    Waynesboro VA Circuit Court Lawyers

    Circuit Clerk

    Hon. Nicole A. Briggs

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 942-6616

    Fax
    (540) 942-6774

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Address

    250 South Wayne Avenue, Suite 202
    Waynesboro, VA 22980

    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 Waynesboro Circuit Court and General Information

    • Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, Sept., & Nov.
    • Motion Day, 1st Wednesday each month, 9:00 a.m.
    • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 2nd Monday in July.
    • Criminal cases set on Term Day.
    • Civil cases set by praecipe submitted by noon 7 days prior to Motion Day.
    • Misdemeanor cases heard on 1st Wednesday in each Term and in July.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
    • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes; usually not divorce.
    • Two-way electronic video and audio communication will be utilized for defendants in custody unless otherwise requested in writing.

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    8/25/2025