Bedford County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Bedford County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Bedford VA Courthouse

(804) 673-7111

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    Best Law Firm 2024 Riley Wells Attorneys at Law - Traffic Ticket, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Virginia Criminal Defense LawyerRiley & 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 Bedford County VA Courts. Our Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rated attorneys in Bedford 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.

    Bedford County VA General District Court

    Clerk

    Ashley Richards Schley

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 586-7637

    Fax
    (540) 586-7684

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    123 East Main Street, Suite 202
    Bedford, VA 24523-2034

    Judges

    • Hon. Sam Daniel Eggleston III, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Stephanie S. Maddox, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Randy C. Krantz, Presiding Judge

    Court Schedule

    Civil
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Small Claims, 1st Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Criminal & Traffic
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Mon., Wed. and 1st & 5th Fri.
9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Arraignments/Advisements
Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.
Video arraignments/advisements for incarcerated defendants
are scheduled daily on an as needed basis.

    Continuance Policy

    In traffic infraction cases, first continuance is granted by Clerk on timely motion; otherwise granted by Judge on motion.

    Bedford County VA Circuit Court

    Clerk

    Hon. Judy E. Reynolds

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 586-7632

    Fax
    (540) 586-6197

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Address

    123 East Main St.
    Suite 201
    Bedford, VA 24523

    Judges

    • Hon. James F. Watson, Chief Judge
    • Hon. James W. Updike Jr., Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Jeffrey P. Bennett
    • Hon. John T. Cook
    • Hon. Michael R. Doucette
    • Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatt

    Terms of Court and General Information

    • Terms begin, 1st Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.
    • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 1st Friday, Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., & Dec.
    • Term Dates and Grand Jury dates are subject to changes created by State holiday schedules. Contact the Clerk of Court for questions.
    • All cases set on Term Day.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
    • Civil docket called at 10:00 a.m. on Term Day.
    • Commissioners in Chancery not utilized.
    • Misdemeanor appeals pre-set for 3rd & 4th day of Term.
    • Bedford County Circuit sends (either via email or in/house) every order, final or otherwise) to anyone or entity mandated in the order and/or the attorney of record or any unrepresented party. We do not charge a fee or require envelopes.

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    2/23/2025