Prince William County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Experienced Prince William VA Lawyers for Criminal & Traffic Defense

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a limited liability company registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our Prince William VA attorneys are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We represent clients every week before the Prince William VA 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 Prince William VA Attorneys Representing Clients Before The Courts

The Prince William Courts are part of Virginia’s 31th 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 Prince William judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Prince William 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 Prince William Circuit Court. The Prince William General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Prince William County VA General District Court

Clerk Ms Rhonda Ann Daley Phone/Fax Phone: (703) 792-6141 Phone: (703) 792-6149 (Civil Division) Fax: (703) 792-6121 Fax: (703) 792-6646 (Civil Division)

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 9311 Lee Avenue Manassas, VA 20110-5586

Judges

• Hon. Robert P. Coleman, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Wallace Semeon Covington III, Presiding Judge
• Hon. William E. Jarvis, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Che Christopher Rogers, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Turkessa B. Rollins, Presiding Judge

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. - Walk-in arraignments & Motions, 
   Courtroom  6
   Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - In jail video arraignments, Courtroom 2
   (The judge scheduled for Civil Court will do the arraignments)
Misdemeanors & Traffic
   Mon. - Fri.
     Traffic Infractions, 9:00 a.m. in Courtrooms 3, 4, & 5
     Traffic/Criminal Misdemeanors, 10:30 a.m., in Courtrooms 3, 4, 
        & 5
   Thurs., Courtroom 4
     ASAP Returns, 1:30 p.m.
     Manassas Red Light Infractions, 1:30 p.m.
     Transurban Infractions (HOV/HOT Lanes), 2:10 p.m.
Felony Preliminary Hearings
   Mon. - Fri., 11:30 a.m.

Civil
   Monday
     11:00 a.m., Post Judgment, Courtroom 1 (125 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Post Judgment, Courtroom 3 (75 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Pro Se Unlawful Detainer Returns, Courtroom 1 (20 
        cases)
     1:30 p.m., Pro Se Unlawful Detainer Trials, Courtroom 1 (10 
        cases)
   Tuesday
     11:00 a.m., Returns, Courtroom 1 (125 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Returns, Courtroom 3 (75 cases), Courtroom 4 (75 
        cases)
     1:30 p.m., Civil Trials, Courtroom 1 (5-10 cases)
   Wednesday (1st & 3rd Wed., Post Judgment) (2nd & 4th Wed, Small 
   Claims)
     11:00 a.m., Post Judgment, Courtroom 1 (125 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Continuance Post Judgment Docket Only, Courtroom 3 
        (75 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Post Judgment, Courtroom 4 (75 cases)
     1:30 p.m., Civil Trials, Courtroom 1 (5-10 cases)
   Thursday
     11:00 a.m., Returns, Courtroom 1 (125 cases)
     1:00 p.m., Returns, Courtroom 3 (75 cases), Courtroom 5 (75 
        cases)
     1:30 p.m., Civil Trials (5-10 cases)
   Friday
     11:00 a.m., Attorney Unlawful Detainer Returns, Courtroom 1 
        (125cases)
     1:00 p.m., Attorney Unlawful Detainer Returns,
     Courtroom 1 (50 cases, Courtroom 3 (75 cases), Courtroom 4 (75 
        cases)
     1:30 p.m., Attorney Unlawful Detainer Trials, Courtroom 1 (10 
        cases)

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge.

Prince William VA Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. Hon. Jacqueline C. Smith email: circuitcourt@pwcgov.org Phone/Fax (703) 792-6015 Civil Clerk (703) 792-6029 Criminal Clerk (703) 792-6031 Jury Clerk (703) 792-6047 Land Records Clerk (703) 792-6035 Jury Update Recording (703) 792-6032 FAX (703) 342-0342

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 9311 Lee Avenue Third Floor Manassas, VA 20110

Judges

• Hon. Angela Lemmon Horan, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Carroll A. Weimer Jr., Presiding Judge
• Hon. Kimberly A. Irving, Presiding Judge
• Hon. James A. Willett, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Robert P. Coleman
• Hon. Tracy Calvin Hudson
• Hon. Petula C. Metzler

Terms of Court and General Information

• Court convenes 10:00 a.m.
• Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., April, June; 1st Tuesday, July – December.
• Grand Jury meets 1st Monday of each month unless 1st Monday is a holiday then following Tuesday. 8:45 a.m.
• Criminal Term Day at 10:00 a.m. on 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday of each month.
• Civil Term Day at 2:00 p.m. on 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday of each month.
• Praecipe filed through Wednesday preceding Civil Term Day. Cases may be set on term day or by calling chambers at 703/792-6171.

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4/1/2022 | Updated 12/13/2024