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Top Richmond VA Attorneys Representing Clients In The Richmond Courts

The Richmond Courts are located in the Capital City and serves as part of Virginia’s 13th 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 Richmond judges preside over a variety of cases all unique to the jurisdiction of their particular court. The Richmond 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 Richmond Circuit Court. The Richmond General District Court hears the most cases due its traffic violation jurisdiction.

Richmond VA Circuit Court

Clerk Hon. Edward F. Jewett email: Edward.Jewett@richmondgov.com Phone/Fax Phone: (804) 646-6505 Fax: (804) 646-6562 Fax: Law: (804) 646-7274 Fax: Criminal: (804) 646-6562

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Address 400 North Ninth Street John Marshall Courts Building Richmond, VA 23219

Judges

• Hon. William R Marchant, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Bradley B. Cavedo, Presiding Judge
• Hon. David Eugene Cheek Sr., Presiding Judge
• Hon. Phillip L. Hairston, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Clarence N. Jenkins Jr., Presiding Judge
• Hon. Beverly W. Snukals, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Jacqueline S. McClenney

Terms of Court and General Information

• Civil Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.
• Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, monthly.
• Grand Juries, 1st Monday monthly.
• Docket call on Term Day, 9:00 a.m. (criminal),
• Commissioners in Chancery are not utilized in uncontested divorces.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Secure Remote Access

Secure Remote Access to Land Records is now available. Please email to circuitcourtclerkinformation@richmondgov.com if you would like more information regarding this subscription service.

Reserving Equipment

The Court has document cameras and data video projectors available for use in circuit courtrooms. To reserve the equipment, please call the office of the judge assigned to the case at least two days in advance.

Richmond-John Marshall Criminal-Traffic General District Court

The General District Court for the City of Richmond is divided into two locations including both the criminal and traffic courts at each address. Please refer to your summons or subpoena to determine the correct address for your court appearance.

Clerk Ms Cecelia V. Garner Phone/Fax Phone: (804) 646-6431 Fax: (804) 646-6659

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address John Marshall Courts Building 400 N. 9th Street Room 209 Richmond, VA 23219-1508

Judges

• Hon. David M. Hicks, Chief Judge
• Hon. L. B. Cann III
• Hon. Claire G. Cardwell
• Hon. Devika E. Davis
• Hon. Mansi J. Shah
• Hon. Tracy W. J. Thorne-Begland

Court Schedule

If you have a case in court please check the the 
online case information site
to make sure the date or time has not changed due to unforeseen 
circumstances.
In Custody Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Criminal Dockets/Bonded Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Animal Care/Control
   Thur., 11:00 a.m.
Traffic Dockets
   Mon. - Fri., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
RMA Toll Dockets
   Tue., 1:00 p.m.
Contested Bus Camera Violations
   3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
City Parking Citations
   Wed., 2:00 p.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted for good cause.

Please see Local Court Links in the upper right corner of this page

Forthcoming

Richmond-Marsh Criminal-Traffic at Manchester General District Court

Clerk Ms Cecelia V. Garner Phone/Fax Phone: (804) 646-6677 Fax: (804) 646-0387

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address 920 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224-4070

Judges

• Hon. David M. Hicks, Chief Judge
• Hon. L. B. Cann III
• Hon. Claire G. Cardwell
• Hon. Devika E. Davis
• Hon. Mansi J. Shah
• Hon. Tracy W. J. Thorne-Begland

Court Schedule

In Custody Video Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Motions & Bonded Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.
Criminal Dockets
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. with additional 
   times as needed
Traffic Dockets (full traffic dockets will begin in September 2020)
   Mon. - Thurs., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Mental Health Dockets
   Mon., 2:00 p.m.
City Code Dockets (city dockets will resume in September 2020)
   Wed., 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Employment Commission Docket (starting in September 2020)
   3rd Fri. of the month, 9:00 a.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted for good cause.

Standing Order

Please see Local Court Links in the upper right corner of this page

Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Clerk Ms Felicia Edmonds-Rustin Phone/Fax Phone: (804) 646-2942 Fax: (804) 646-2906

Clerk’s Office Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Address Oliver Hill Courts Building 1600 Oliver Hill Way Suite C181 Richmond, VA 23219-1214

Judges

• Hon. Marilynn C. Goss-Thornton, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Richard B. Campbell, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Brice Edward Lambert, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Mary E. Langer, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Ashley K. Tunner, Presiding Judge

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 8:45 a.m.
Detention Hearings & Review
   Mon. - Fri., 11:00 a.m.
Traffic Cases
   1st Thurs., 2:00 p.m.
Motions Docket
   Mon. - Thurs., 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Support
   Days & times vary by Judge.
Criminal & Civil
   Days & times vary by Judge.
Driver's License Presentations
   1st Monday of every month unless otherwise indicated

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on prior written motion (continuance policy in effect/form available).

11/5/2015 | Updated 11/16/2024