Lynchburg Circuit Court

24th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Hon. Kenneth T. Swisher

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30AM - 4:30PM

PHONE

(434) 455-2620
Judge's Office (434) 455-2600

FAX

(434) 847-1864
Criminal (434) 455-0041

ADDRESS

P. O. Box 4
900 Court Street
Lynchburg, VA 24505-0004

    • Hon. John T. Cook, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Jeffrey P. Bennett
    • Hon. Michael R. Doucette
    • Hon. William W. Nance
    • Hon. James F. Watson, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts, Presiding Judge

  • Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday every month.
  • Civil Terms begin, 1st Monday monthly.
  • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
  • All cases set on Term Day; Criminal - 9:00 a.m., Civil - 1:30 p.m.
  • Civil cases can be set outside of Civil Docket call by contacting the Judicial Assistant to the Judges.
  • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in limited instances.
  • Motion Day, 2nd & 4th Fri. after Term day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by appointment.
  • Misdemeanor appeals - 1st two days after opening day of Term.