Fauquier County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers 

Fauquier County VA Criminal & Traffic Defense Lawyers

Fauquier VA Courthouse

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

    Top Fauquier VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Fauquier CourtsThe Fauquier Courts are part of Virginia’s 20th 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 Fauquier judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Fauquier 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 Fauquier Circuit Court. The Fauquier General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

    Fauquier County VA General District Court

    Clerk

    Whitney Danielle Thornton

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 422-8035

    Fax
    (540) 422-8033

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Address

    6 Court Street
    Warrenton, VA 20186-3299

    Judges

    • Hon. Lorrie Ann Sinclair Taylor, Chief Judge
    • Hon. William R. Fitzpatrick
    • Hon. Jessica H. Foster
    • Hon. Eric M. Shamis

    Court Schedule

    Civil
1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
First returns on Warrants in Debts/Detinue, Garnishments, and Unlawful Detainers
Interrogatories, Small Claims, and Civil Motions
1:00 p.m., Thursday and Fridays
Civil Trials (set by court)
Traffic & Criminal Cases & Fauquier County Attorneys
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m
Arraignments, Bond Hearings, and Criminal motions
1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Preliminary Hearings
Mondays 9:00 a.m. and 1:00. p.m.; 1st and 3rd Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Fauquier Sheriff's Department
9:00 a.m. Thursdays
VA State Police
3rd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
Town of Warrenton/Remington Criminal
3rd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Citizen Complaints
2nd and 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Town of Remington Traffic
4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m,.
Show Cause Violations
4th Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
School Zone Camera First Returns

    Continuance Policy

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

    Fauquier County VA Circuit Court

    Clerk

    Hon. Gail H. Barb

    Phone/Fax

    Phone
    (540) 422-8100

    Fax
    (540) 422-8112

    Clerk’s Office Hours

    8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Address

    29 Ashby Street
    Warrenton, VA 20186-3202

    Judges

    • Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr., Chief Judge
    • Hon. James P. Fisher
    • Hon. James E. Plowman Jr.
    • Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage
    • Hon. Matthew P. Snow

    Terms of Court and General Information

    • Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
    • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term. Indictments returned at 1:00 p.m.
    • Misdemeanor Appeals called on the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; Trials commence at 10:00 a.m.
    • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits and other selected suits.
    • Depositions/ Affidavits are utilized in divorces.
    • Fauquier Circuit distributes final orders by e-mail and mails certified copies of divorce decrees.
    • To review docketing procedures, go to the local website available on the ‘Local Website’ link, which can be found on the right side of this page under ‘Local Court Links’.

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    10/18/2024 | Updated 1/30/2025