Courts of the County of Arlington

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, 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:

1425 North Courthouse Road
Suite 2400, Second Floor
Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: 703/228-7900
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Judges

• Hon. Karen A. Henenberg~*
• Hon. Dorothy H. Clarke~
• Hon. Thomas J. Kelley Jr.~
• Hon. Richard J. McCue~

* 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 Arlington 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 Arlington County General District Court homepage by clicking on Virginia Courts
7.Click on General District Courts
8.Click on Arlington County

After Your Hearing 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.

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 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 General District Court in civil and criminal cases and from juvenile and domestic relations court in domestic and criminal cases.

Address:

Arlington County Circuit Court
1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6700
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 228-4370

Clerk: David A. Bell
703-228-7010

Hours: The Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except when scheduled to close for State or Arlington County holidays.

Division Phone Numbers and Locations

Criminal Division, Suite 6100: 703-228-4399
Judge's Chambers, 12th Floor, Suite 12100

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile and domestic relations district court 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 offense 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 attorneys of The Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone are experienced handling the special issues that are often involved with practicing before Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts.

Address:

1425 N. Courthouse Rd.
Fifth Floor, Suite 5100
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-228-4500
Clerk: Jacqueline D. Sites 703-228-4495

E-mail: jdrcourt@arlingtonva.us

George D. Varoutsos ,Chief Judge
703-228-4499

Esther Wiggins Lyles, Judge
703-228-4499

Patricia M. Romano
Director of Court Services
703-228-4600

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