Pittsylvania Circuit Court

22nd Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. Charles J. Strauss, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr., Chief Judge
• Hon. William N. Alexander II
• Hon. David A. Melesco

Terms of Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All criminal and civil cases are set by the court's administrative assistant, Ms. Angie Harris, and the dates are coordinated with the attorneys involved.
• Court convenes 8:30 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in Decrees of Reference.
• Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.