Botetourt County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Attorneys

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 Botetourt County Courts. The Courthouse is located in the Town of Fincastle. 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 Botetourt VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Botetourt Courts

The Botetourt Courts are located in the county seat of Fincastle and serve 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 Botetourt judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Botetourt 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 Botetourt Circuit Court. The Botetourt General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Botetourt County VA General District Court

Clerk Ms Donna K. Boothe Phone/Fax Phone: (540) 928-2270 Fax: (540) 473-8344

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 20 E. Back Street Suite A P.O. Box 858 Fincastle, VA 24090 Mailing address: P.O. Box 858, Fincastle, VA 24090 Dress need not be formal but should be clean and neat. Midriffs/stomachs are to be covered at all times. No halter tops. No exposed underwear. Trousers are to be worn at the waistline. No shorts. No clothing with rude, obscene or vulgar wording or pictures.

GDC Judges

• Hon. William Harrison Cleaveland, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Christopher M. Billias
• Hon. Robin J. Mayer
• Hon. Rupen R. Shah

GDC Court Schedule

Criminal & Traffic
   Uncontested & Unrepresented Traffic
     Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:00 a.m.
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     Mon., Wed., & Fri., 11:00 a.m.
   Non-Custodial Arraignments, Show Causes, Probation Reviews
     Mon., Wed., & Fri., 12 noon
   Custodial Arraignments
     Daily, TBD
   Protective Orders
     Mon., Wed., & Fri., 12:30 p.m.

Civil & Botetourt County VA Lawyers
   General First Returns
     2nd Tues. & 1st Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
   Contested Cases Set by Judge
     2nd Tues. & 1st Thurs., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
     & 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Continuance Policy

First continuance in traffic cases granted by Clerk; second continuance in traffic cases granted by Judge. Continuance in criminal cases coordinated by Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Botetourt County VA Circuit Court

Clerk The Hon. Tommy L. Moore Phone/Fax Phone (540) 473-8274 Fax (540) 473-8209

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address P. O. Box 219 Courthouse Main Street Fincastle, VA 24090-0219

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 Court & General Information

Terms begin, 1st Monday, March, June, August, Oct. & Dec.
Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
Motion Day 1st Thursday of each month.
Commissioners in Chancery are utilized upon request.

Continuance Policy

First continuance in traffic cases granted by Clerk; second continuance in traffic cases granted by Judge. Continuance in criminal cases coordinated by Commonwealth’s Attorney.

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8/26/2021 | Updated 3/31/2025