Courts for Petersburg cases
Petersburg is an independent city with its own courts.
- Petersburg General District Court, 35 East Tabb Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Misdemeanors, traffic and DUI charges, preliminary hearings in felony cases and smaller civil claims.
- Petersburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Custody, visitation and support, juvenile cases, and charges between family or household members.
- Petersburg Circuit Court. Felony trials, divorces, larger civil cases and appeals from the district courts.
Interstates 95 and 85 meet in Petersburg, and many traffic and DUI charges there begin with a stop on one of them. Your summons shows the court date and which court to attend.
How we help clients in Petersburg
- 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 was charged in Petersburg but live elsewhere. Where is my case heard?
In Petersburg. The court is decided by where the incident happened, not where you live. Your summons or warrant names the court and the date.
Can a Chesterfield lawyer take a case in Petersburg?
Yes. A Virginia lawyer can appear in any court in the state. The firm is based in Chesterfield and represents clients in Petersburg.
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.