Northern Virginia Courts - Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers | Fairfax Traffic Violations Attorneys

The attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm have represented more than 10,000 people charged with criminal and traffic offenses in Northern Virginia. We sincerely hope that the following information about the following court systems in the Northern Virginia area proves helpful.

Fairfax County, Virginia Courts

Loudoun County, Virginia Courts

Prince William County, Virginia Courts

Fauquier County, Virginia Courts

Stafford County, Virginia Courts

For more information, you may also call 703.218.8416 or 1.866.591.6682 for a Free Consultation.

Fairfax County, Virginia Courts

The attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm have represented more than 10,000 people charged with criminal and traffic offenses throughout Northern Virginia including Vienna, Reston, Herndon, the City of Fairfax, and Fairfax County. We sincerely hope that the following information about the Fairfax County court system proves helpful. If you have any questions about criminal law or traffic offenses in Virginia, call our office at 1.866.591.6682 or 703.218.8416.

Our Fairfax County law office is located directly across from the Fairfax County courthouse at 10509 Judicial Drive, Suite 102, in the PNC Bank Building.

Fairfax County Traffic Court and General District Court

Address and Directions to the Fairfax County Courthouse:

Fairfax County Judicial Center
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22030

The Judicial Center is located in the City of Fairfax behind the historical courthouse and directly to the left of the tall Massey Building. This is just south of the intersection of Rt. 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and Rt. 236 (Main Street or Little River Turnpike).

Public parking is available in Garage B located on Page Avenue, between West Street and Judicial Drive, for a charge of 50 cents per half hour. A small surface parking lot located between the Massey Building and the Judicial Center provides accessible parking spaces for those with a DMV Disabled permit.

Jurisdiction and Procedure of Fairfax County General District Court

The Fairfax County General District Court is located in Virginia's 19th Judicial District serving the County of Fairfax, the City of Fairfax, and the Towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton. The number of judges and their salaries are set by Virginia's General Assembly and provided for in the Code of Virginia. The 11 judges of the Fairfax County General District Court are headed by a chief judge who is elected by the judges to serve for a period of two years. This position is currently held by Chief Judge Donald P. McDonough.

All trials at the district court level are heard by a judge. The cases to be heard each day are listed on a docket which is posted outside the divisional clerk's office (Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic) located on the first or second floor of the Judicial Center. Cases are listed alphabetically by the defendant's and plaintiff's last name. The courtroom assignment is listed next to each name.

After Your Hearing or Trial in Traffic Court

Unlike the State of Maryland, General District Court judges in the Commonwealth of Virginia do not have the authority to adjust or reduce points. After conviction, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) determines the amount of demerit points to be assessed according to the severity of the offense. For further information about points, please call 1.800.435.5137 or visit the DMV Web site.

Paying Your Fines and Court Costs without waiting in line

To pay your fines and court costs by phone, you may call the Traffic Division (703.246.3764) or the Criminal Division (703.691.7320) and pay by credit card using VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or DISCOVER. To pay a traffic ticket by credit card using the Court's Interactive Voice Response System between 6:30a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, you must know your case or summons number. If you do not know your case or summons number you can go to the General District Courts Case Information system online to get your case number.

Checking Case Information On-Line

Online access for Criminal and Traffic General District Court case information for is available at the following web site:
http://www.courts.state.va.us/
1.Under Case Information click on "General District Courts"
2.Select Fairfax County General District from drop down and click Begin
3.Select Traffic, Criminal or Civil and click Continue
4.You can then search for your case by Name or using the Case Number
5.When you have finished using the application click the "LOGOFF" button.
6.You can return to our Fairfax County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7.Click on General District Courts
8.Click on Fairfax County

Disclaimer:
The Gordon Law Firm has provided this information for your convenience. Please understand that as time passes that some of the above phone numbers and names may change. We will make every attempt to keep our website updated with accurate information.

Loudoun County, Virginia Courts

The experienced criminal defense attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm P.C. have represented more than 10,000 people charged with criminal and traffic offenses throughout Northern Virginia including Leesburg, Sterling, and Loudoun County. We sincerely hope that the following information about the Loudoun County court system proves helpful. If you have any questions about criminal law or traffic charges in Leesburg, Virginia, call our office at 1.866.591.6682 or 703.218.8416.

Loudoun County Traffic Court and General District Court

The court that most people have contact with is the general district court. The general district court handles traffic violations including speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as Reckless Driving, DUI, and Driving on a Suspended License charges. The general district court also hears other misdemeanors such as possession of certain drugs, trespass, and assault and battery and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies.

Most traffic and criminal misdemeanors have penalties that include fines and/or the potential for 12 months in jail or less. Felonies are crimes may be punished by more than 1 year in prison. If you have been charged with any criminal or traffic offense, you can call The Gordon Law Firm P.C. for a free consultation where we will tell you the potential consequences of the charge if you are found guilty.

Address:
18 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176

Judges:

Hon. Dean S. Worcester~*
Hon. Julia Taylor Cannon~
Hon. J. Frank Buttery Jr.
Hon. Charles B. Foley
* Chief Judge
~ Presiding Judge

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone:
Public Info: 703.777.0312
Fax-703.771.5284

Checking Criminal or Traffic Case Information through your computer

Online access for Criminal and Traffic General District Court case information for is available at the following web site:

http://www.courts.state.va.us/

1. Under Case Information click on "General District Courts"
2. Select Loudoun County General District from drop down menu and click Begin
3. Select Traffic, Criminal or Civil and click Continue
4. You can then search for your case by Name or using the Case Number
5. When you have finished using the application click the "LOGOFF" button.
6. You can return to our Loudoun County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7. Click on General District Courts
8. Click on Loudoun County

After Your Hearing in Traffic Court

Loudoun County Circuit Court

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Virginia; this means that the Court has authority to try a full range of cases both criminal and civil. In criminal cases, the Circuit Court has jurisdiction over the trial of all felonies (offenses that may be punished by commitment to the State penitentiary) and some misdemeanors.

The Circuit Court has the authority to impanel grand juries. Regular grand juries are convened at each term of court to consider indictments prepared by the Commonwealth's Attorney in Loudoun County to determine whether there is probable cause that the person accused has committed the crime charged in the indictment and should stand trial.

The Circuit Court has appellate jurisdiction over all appeals from the Loudoun General District Court in civil and criminal cases and from juvenile and domestic relations court in domestic and criminal cases.

Address
P. O. Box 550
18 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20178

Judges

Hon. Burke F. McCahill~*
Hon. James H. Chamblin~
Hon. Thomas D. Horne~
Hon. Jeffrey W. Parker

Phone: 703.777.0270
Judges: 703.777.0464
Fax: 703.777.0376
Fax-Judges: 703.777.0676
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Fauquier County, Virginia Courts

The lawyers of The Gordon Law Firm have helped more than 10,000 people charged with criminal and serious traffic offenses throughout Northern Virginia including Warrenton, Virginia and Fauquier County. We hope that the following information about the Fauquier County court system proves helpful. The Gordon Law Firm has an office in downtown Warrenton across the street from the Fauquier County Circuit Courthouse. If you have any questions, please call us at 703.218.8416 or 540.349.1415.

Warrenton Traffic Court and General District Court

The court that most people have contact with is the general district court. The Fauquier County general district court handles traffic violations including speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, and DUI charges. The general district court also hears other misdemeanors such as possession of certain drugs, trespassing, and assault and battery and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies. Most traffic and criminal misdemeanors have penalties that include fines and/or the potential for 12 months in jail or less. Felonies are crimes may be punished by more than 1 year in prison. If you have been charged with any criminal or traffic offense, you can call The Gordon Law Firm for a free consultation where we will tell you the potential consequences of the charge if you are found guilty.

Address:
56 Court Street
Warrenton, VA 20186-3299

Phone: 540.347.8627
Civil: 540.347.8676
Traf/Crim: 540.347.8746 / 8626
Fax: 540.347.5756

Clerk: Ms Sandra K. Ramey
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Judges:

Hon. Charles B. Foley~
Hon. Dean S. Worcester*
Hon. J. Frank Buttery Jr.
Hon. Julia Taylor Cannon
* Chief Judge
~ Presiding Judge

Checking Case Information through your computer

Online access for Criminal and Traffic General District Court case information for is available at the following web site:

http://www.courts.state.va.us/
1.Under Case Information click on "General District Courts"
2.Select Fauquier County General District from drop down and click Begin
3.Select Traffic, Criminal or Civil and click Continue
4.You can then search for your case by Name or using the Case Number
5.When you have finished using the application click the "LOGOFF" button.
6.You can return to the Fauquier County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7.Click on General District Courts
8.Click on Fauquier County

After Your Hearing in Warrenton Traffic Court

Fauquier County Circuit Court

The Fauquier Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Virginia; this means that the Court has authority to try a full range of cases both criminal and civil. In criminal cases, the Circuit Court has jurisdiction over the trial of all felonies (offenses that may be punished by commitment to the State penitentiary) and some misdemeanors.

The Fauquier Circuit Court has the authority to impanel grand juries. Regular grand juries are convened at each term of court to consider indictments prepared by the Fauquier Commonwealth's Attorney to determine whether there is probable cause that the person accused has committed the criminal act charged in the indictment and should stand trial.

The Circuit Court has appellate jurisdiction over all appeals from the General District Court in civil and criminal cases and from juvenile and domestic relations court in domestic and criminal cases.

Clerks Office:
29 Ashby Street
Warrenton, VA. 20186

Courtroom:
40 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186

Phone: 540.347.8610
clerk@fauquiercounty.gov

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F

Judges:

Thomas D. Horne - sitting in Loudoun County
James H. Chamblin - sitting in Loudoun County
Burke F. McCahill - sitting in Loudoun County
Jeffrey W. Parker - sitting in Fauquier County

Fauquier County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile and domestic relations district court in Fauquier County hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an act that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor.

The Juvenile courts in Virginia also hear cases where one family member is accused of committing a crime against another family member or where crimes are committed against a person under age 18. The jurisdiction of the court also applies to unmarried couples who have children in common or have been living together. The juvenile law attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm are experienced handling the special issues that are often involved with practicing before Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts.

Address:
14 Main Street
Warrenton, VA 20186

Phone: 540.347.8623
Fax: 540.341.4918
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Judges:

Hon. H. Dudley Payne Jr.~
Hon. Avelina S. Jacob*
Hon. Pamela L. Brooks
* Chief Judge
~ Presiding Judge

Prince William County, Virginia Courts

The attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm have helped many people charged with criminal and traffic offenses throughout Northern Virginia including Woodbridge, Manassas, and Prince William County. We sincerely hope that the following information about the Prince William County court system proves helpful. If you have any questions about criminal charges or traffic violations in Manassas, Virginia, call our office at 1.866.591.6682 or 703.218.8416.

Prince William County General District Court

The court that most people have contact with is the general district court. The general district court handles traffic violations including speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as DUI, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License charges. The general district court also hears other misdemeanors such as possession of certain drugs, trespassing, and assault and battery and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies.

Most traffic and criminal misdemeanors have penalties that include fines and/or the potential for 12 months in jail or less. Felonies are crimes may be punished by more than 1 year in prison.

Address:
9311 Lee Avenue
Manassas, VA
20110-5586

Traffic/Criminal Division: 703.792.6141
Traffic/Criminal Fax: 703.792.6121

Clerk: Tawny G. Hays

The General District Court Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Judicial Center

Judges:

31st Judicial District of Virginia:
Hon. Wenda K. Travers~*
Hon. Craig D. Johnston~
Hon. Charles F. Sievers~
Hon. Peter W. Steketee~
* Chief Judge
~ Presiding Judge

Checking Case Information through your computer

Online access for Criminal and Traffic General District Court case information for is available at the following web site:

http://www.courts.state.va.us/
1.Under Case Information click on "General District Courts"
2.Select Prince William County General District from drop down and click Begin
3.Select Traffic, Criminal or Civil and click Continue
4.You can then search for your case by Name or using the Case Number
5.When you have finished using the application click the "LOGOFF" button.
6.You can return to our Prince William County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7.Click on General District Courts
8.Click on Prince William County

After Your Hearing in Traffic Court

The Prince William County General District Court judges in the Commonwealth of Virginia do not have the authority to adjust or reduce points. After conviction, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) determines the amount of demerit points to be assessed according to the severity of the offense. For further information about points, please call 1.800.435.5137 or visit the DMV Web site.

Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile court and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving children such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an act that would be considered criminal if it had been committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor.

The Juvenile courts in Virginia also hear cases where one family member is accused of committing a crime against another family member or where crimes are committed against a person under age 18. The jurisdiction of the court also applies to unmarried couples who have children in common or have been living together. The criminal defense attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm are experienced handling the special issues that are often involved with practicing before Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts.

Address:
Judicial Center
9311 Lee Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110-5555

Phone: 703.792.6160
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday - Friday

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judges are:
Judge William Alan Becker
Judge Paul F. Gluchowski
Judge James B. Robeson

Stafford County, Virginia Courts

Thank you for visiting our website. The attorneys of The Gordon Law Firm have represented more than 10,000 people charged with traffic offenses and criminal charges throughout Northern Virginia including Stafford County. We sincerely hope that the following information about the Stafford County court system proves helpful. If you have any questions, please call us at 703.218.8416, 540.349.1415 or toll free at 1.866.591.6682.

Stafford General District Traffic Courts and Circuit Courts

Address:
1300 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22555-0069

Judge Braxton (Courtroom One)
Phone: 540.658.8789
Fax: 540.658.4037

Judge Bass (Courtroom Two)
Phone: 540.658.4840
Fax: 540.658.4625

Phone: 540.658.8750
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Clerk: Hon Barbara G. Decatur

Judges:

Hon. J. Martin Bass~
Hon. Harry T. Taliaferro III*
Hon. Gordon F. Willis*
Hon. John Richard Alderman
Hon. George Mason III
Hon. Horace A. Revercomb III
Hon. John W. Scott Jr.
Hon. Ann Hunter Simpson
*Chief Judge
~ Presiding Judge

Checking Case Information through your computer

Online access for Criminal and Traffic General District Court case information for is available at the following web site:

http://www.courts.state.va.us/

1.Under Case Information click on "General District Courts"
2.Select Stafford County General District from drop down and click Begin
3.Select Traffic, Criminal or Civil and click Continue
4.You can then search for your case by Name or using the Case Number
5.When you have finished using the application click the "LOGOFF" button.
6.You can return to our Stafford County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7.Click on General District Courts
8.Click on Stafford County

After Your Hearing in Traffic Court

Stafford County General District Court judges do not have the authority to adjust or reduce points. After conviction, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) determines the amount of demerit points to be assessed according to the severity of the offense. For further information about points, please call 1.800.435.5137 or visit the DMV Web site.