Franklin County 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 Franklin County VA Courts. Our Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rated attorneys in Franklin County Virginia are also 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 Franklin County Attorneys Representing Clients In The Courts

The Franklin County Virginia Courts serve as part of Virginia’s 22nd 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 Franklin County judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Franklin County 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 Franklin County Circuit Court. The Franklin County General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Franklin County VA General District Court

Clerk Jacqueline Preston Brubaker Phone/Fax Phone (540) 483-3060 Fax (540) 483-3036

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:03 AM – 4:30 PM Address 275 South Main Street Suite 111 Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Judges

• Hon. Allen W. (A.J.) Dudley Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Leslie R. (Les) Adams
• Hon. Greg T. Haymore

Court Schedule

Criminal & Traffic
Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - General Public
Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - Reviews
Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Attorney cases with assigned times
Arraignments
Mon. - Fri. ., 8:30 a.m.
Civil
Tues., 8:30 a.m. Pro se Cases
Tues., 10:00 a.m. Cases with one attorney and mass filers
Fri., Contested cases with two attorneys set for assigned times

Continuance Policy

Franklin County VA Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. Teresa J. Brown Phone/Fax Phone (540) 483-3065 Fax (540) 483-3042

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 275 South Main Street Suite 212 Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Judges

• Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, Chief Judge
• Hon. Timothy W. Allen
• Hon. James J. Reynolds
• Hon. Brian H. Turpin

Terms of Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., and Dec.
• All cases are set by the Court’s Administrative Assistant, Lori Cundiff, and the dates coordinated with the attorneys involved.
• Criminal cases are set the week following the preliminary hearing. Civil Cases are set 90 days after filing.
• Criminal and misdemeanor appeals are set by the Clerk of the General District Court or the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court at the time the appeal is noted.

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2/22/2025