If you choose to file a lawsuit without an attorney, you first must go to the offices of the Clerk of the GDC in the city or county where: • the defendant lives, is employed or has a regular place of business; • the incident upon which your claim is based took place; or, • if the defendant is a corporation, its ...
Clerk of Court Christopher J. Falcon maintains civil & criminal cases, land records, probate, & marriage licenses.
The Fairfax Circuit Court serves the residents of Fairfax County and Fairfax City. The Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) is the trial court of general jurisdiction and is the largest trial court in Virginia, composed of fifteen full-time and five retired trial judges.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hears appeals from the district courts in the states of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. There are nine federal district courts located within the Fourth Circuit.
If you have a question or need advice about a consumer issue, contact Consumer Affairs at 703-222-8435, TTY 711 to speak to a consumer specialist. Our business hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday through Friday.
The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $25,000.
Only in a circuit court is a jury provided for the trial of many of these disputes and controversies. The Virginia circuit court system is composed of 31 judicial circuits with 120 separate circuit courts in the various counties and cities of the Commonwealth.
You can email us at GDCMail@fairfaxcounty. We can answer questions regarding your case, but please keep in mind that we cannot provide legal advice. Please include as much of the following information as you can for us to be able to assist you: Full name as set forth on your court documents, ticket, etc.
The Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) is the trial court of general jurisdiction and is the largest trial court in Virginia, composed of fifteen full-time trial judges.