Courts for Chester cases
Chester is part of Chesterfield County, so it has no courthouse of its own. Charges and civil cases that arise in Chester are heard at the county courthouse complex in Chesterfield:
- Chesterfield General District Court, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Misdemeanors, traffic and DUI charges, preliminary hearings in felony cases and smaller civil claims.
- Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, 7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Custody, visitation and support, juvenile cases, and charges between family or household members.
- Chesterfield Circuit Court. Felony trials, divorces, larger civil cases and appeals from the district courts.
Chester sits beside Interstate 95 and Route 10, a few miles from the courthouse. Charges written by Chesterfield County Police or the Virginia State Police in Chester are returned to the Chesterfield courts.
How we help clients in Chester
- Criminal defense. Misdemeanor and felony charges, from the first court date through trial or appeal.
- DUI. A review of the stop, the field tests and the breath or blood result, and a defense built on what the evidence actually shows.
- Divorce, custody and family law. Contested and uncontested divorce, custody and visitation, child support and spousal support.
- Business and contract law. Breach of contract claims, business disputes and collection of unpaid accounts.
Before your court date
Call as early as you can. Time before the first hearing is used to request the evidence, speak with the other side and prepare. Bring every document you were given, and write down the names of any witnesses while the details are fresh. If the police want to speak with you, you have the right to talk to a lawyer first.
Common questions
I live in Chester. Which court will my case be in?
The court is decided by where the incident happened, not where you live. If it happened in Chester or elsewhere in Chesterfield County, the case is heard at the Chesterfield courthouse. Your summons or warrant names the court and the date.
Do I have to come to an office to get started?
No. Consultations are by appointment and can begin with a phone call. Have your paperwork in front of you when you call.
This page is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Reading it or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations and procedures can change, so confirm the details on your own paperwork. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a future outcome.