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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, PLLC, is a limited liability company that is registered to practice law with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Our attorneys in Prince Edward County Virginia are licensed to practice law by the Virginia State Bar. We routinely represent clients before the Prince Edward County Courts. Farmville is the county seat of Prince Edward County. 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.

Prince Edward County VA General District Court

Clerk Ms Lindsey Alexander Green Phone/Fax Phone: (434) 392-4024 Fax: (434) 392-3800

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM Address 111 South Street Courthouse Building P.O. Box 41 Farmville, VA 23901-1354

Judges

• Hon. Jody H. Fariss, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Calvin S. Spencer Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. Darrel W. Puckett

Court Schedule

Monday
   8:30 a.m., Advisement and Plea Agreements
   9:00 a.m., Town of Farmville Police Department
   1:00 p.m., Virginia State Police
   2:00 p.m., Longwood University Police Department
   2:00 p.m., Hampden-Sydney College Police Department

Tuesday
   8:30 a.m., Advisement and Plea Agreements
   9:00 a.m., Prince Edward County Sheriff's Department
   11:00 a.m., Animal Control
   11:00 a.m., Piedmont ASAP and Piedmont Court Services Show Cause 
   Summons
   1:00 p.m., Civil Docket Attorneys in Prince Edward County

1st & 3rd Wednesdays
   Contested Civil (times set by Court)

Continuance Policy

TRAFFIC CASES: First continuance granted by Clerk. CRIMINAL CASES: Must be agreed to by the Commonwealth’s Attorney (434-392-1902) – Cases including but are not limited to the following: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Driving after Revocation-DUI Related, Driving after Revocation-DUI Related, Driving Suspended-Third or Subsequent Offense, Reckless Driving by Speed (Over 90 Miles Per Hour), Reckless Driving-Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle (46.2-861-1), Class 1 Misdemeanors, Class 2 Misdemeanors, Felony Warrants. – If the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the defendant cannot agree on a continuance, the defendant may request a hearing on his/her motion. CIVIL CASES: First Continuance granted by Clerk by agreement of both parties.

Prince Edward County Virginia Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. D. Lynnette Coe Phone/Fax Phone: (434) 392-5145 Judges’ Chambers: (434) 392-5171 Fax: Clerk’s Office: (434) 392-3913 Fax: Judges’ Chambers: (434) 392-4662

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address Courthouse Building P. O. Box 304 North Main Street Farmville, VA 23901-0304 **Effective January 1, 2016, the court requires a cover sheet for land records.**

Judges

• Hon. Donald Carl Blessing, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Robert H. Morrison
• Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson
• Hon. James William Watson Jr.

Terms of Court and General Information

• Court convenes 9:30 a.m. or as otherwise set.
• Terms begin, Tuesday after 3rd Monday, Jan., Apr., June, Sept., & Nov.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All criminal cases are to be set with the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
• Court orders are distributed within 30 days. If additional information is needed please advise.
• Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send request to ajamerson@vacourts.gov with copy to dblessing@vacourts.gov

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6/19/2024