Wythe County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

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Experienced Wythe 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 Wythe County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Wythe County Courts. The Town of Wytheville is the county seat. Our Wythe County VA lawyers are 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 Wythe County VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

The Wythe County Courts are part of Virginia’s 27th 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 Wythe judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Wythe 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 Wythe Circuit Court. The Wythe General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Wythe County VA General District Court Lawyers

GDC Clerk Ms Vicki E. Tate Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 223-6079 Fax: (276) 223-6087

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM Address 245 South 4th Street Suite 205 Wytheville, VA 24382

GDC Judges

• Hon. J. D. Bolt, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Gino W. Williams, Chief Judge
• Hon. Erin J. DeHart
• Hon. Randal J. Duncan
• Hon. Gerald Eugene Mabe II

GDC Court Schedule

Monday (Arraignments, Bad Checks & Civil)
   8:00 a.m., Arraignments
   8:30 a.m., Town T/C
   10:00 a.m., Civil (Merchants)
   10:30 a.m., Civil (Attorneys)
   1:00 p.m., Town T/C ; Game ; Bad Checks
   1:30 p.m., Civil Individuals & Contested Civil
   2:00 p.m., Garnishments & Treasurer
Tuesday (Traffic/Misdemeanors)
   8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Wythe County VA Speeding Ticket Sheriff's Department
Wednesday (Traffic/Misdemeanors)
   8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Virginia State Police Wythe County VA Reckless Driving
Thursday (Criminal/Felonies)
   9:00 a.m., VA State Police & Wytheville Police Department
   9:00 a.m., Community Corrections
   9:00 a.m., VASAP show causes (3rd Thurs.)
   10:00 a.m., Pretrial show cause & capias, & Wythe County 
   Investigators
   11:00 a.m., Individuals
   1:00 p.m., Wythe Co. Sheriff's Department
Friday (Traffic/Misdemeanors)
   8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Wythe Co. Sheriff's Department
DUIDs
   January 29, 2020; April 29, 2020; August 31, 2020 & November 30, 
   2020

GDC Continuance Policy

First continuance granted by Clerk, subsequent continuance granted by Judge.

Wythe County VA Circuit Court Lawyers

Circuit Clerk Hon. Jeremiah E. Musser Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 223-6050 Fax: (276) 223-6057

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address Circuit Court Building 225 S. Fourth Street Room 105 Wytheville, VA 24382

Circuit Judges

• Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr., Presiding Judge
• Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Bradley W. Finch
• Hon. Brett L. Geisler
• Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell
• Hon. Robert M. D. Turk

Terms of Wythe Circuit Court and General Information

• Terms begin 3rd Monday, Jan., April, July & Oct.
• Grand Juries 1st day of Term.
• Civil cases set on 1st Tues., Jan., April, July & Oct. or by contacting Judge’s legal assistant (276) 223-6113.
• Criminal cases pre-set with Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
• Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some cases.
• Misdemeanor appeals day, 4th Wed. at 9:00 a.m. of each month.

Wythe County VA Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Lawyers

JDR Clerk Ms Karen L. Akers email: klakers@vacourts.gov Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 223-6080 Fax: (276) 223-6094

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Address 225 South 4th Street Suite 204 Wytheville, VA 24382-2595

JDR Judges

• Hon. Bradley G Dalton, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Monica D. Cox, Chief Judge
• Hon. Howard Lee Chitwood
• Hon. Ryan D. Hamrick
• Hon. Stephanie Murray Shortt

JDR Court Schedule

Juvenile & Domestic Relations
   Tues., 9:00 a.m., Traffic
   Tues., 9:30 a.m., Criminal
   Thurs., 9:00 a.m., Civil
     1st Thurs., All Day, DCSE
   Fri., 9:00 a.m., Civil

JDR Continuance Policy

Contact clerk’s office regarding the court’s continuance policy.

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6/26/2021 | Updated 7/28/2025