Circuit Court Judges

A. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED INSIDE THE ALEXANDRIA COURTHOUSE A color-coded badge issued by the Sheriff's Office is required for all persons (including attorneys) to bring electronic devices into the Alexandria Courthouse. (Policy posted 2/28/2025) Refer to Section 8 below.
INCLEMENT WEATHER and EMERGENCY CLOSURE POLICY. See section 25 below.
ALEXANDRIA COURTS will be closed when the Alexandria City Government (not the Alexandria City Public Schools) is closed or when the City Government opens at 10:00 a.m. or later due to inclement weather or other emergency. Exceptions to this procedure may be made by the judge on a case by case basis. The Alexandria City Employee Hotline (703.746.4636) is updated with the information as well. ALEXANDRIA COURTS includes Circuit Court, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Court Service Unit.
RECENT UPDATES

A. (updated 1/21/2026) UNCONTESTED DIVORCE PACKET has been updated and posted to this website. Refer to section 14-A below.

1. LOCAL PROCEDURES - CIVIL AND CRIMINAL

LOCAL PROCEDURES – CIVIL

are on this website. Scroll down for detailed instructions on Court procedures and policies.

IN-PERSON TRIALS AND HEARINGS held in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.
REMOTE/VIRTUAL HEARINGS: MOTIONS DAY. Motions Day hearings will continue to be held remotely until further notice unless an exception is permitted by the Court. Refer to "Motions Day" sections of this website for additional information.

LOCAL PROCEDURES –CRIMINAL

https://www.alexandriava.gov/courts/circuit-court-local-procedures-criminal

Includes detailed instructions on Court procedures, policies and deadlines.
IN-PERSON TRIALS AND HEARINGS held in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.
SETTING TRIAL DATES. Available criminal trial dates are posted to the Criminal Local Procedure website weekly.

2. CONTACT INFORMATION - JUDGES' CHAMBERS & COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY

updated 1/20/2026

Alexandria Circuit Court - Judges' Chambers

520 King Street, 4th floor

Alexandria, VA 22314

703.746.4123

8:30am to 1:00pm; and 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Phone calls only.

No walk-ins. No attorneys or pro se litigants are allowed inside of Judges' Chambers.

Drop box is next to the door (exit the elevator; u-turn towards the left; use the clear plastic drop box)

A. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES

(updated 7/1/2025) Circuit Court Judges are elected by a joint vote of both houses of the General Assembly and are commissioned by the Governor for a term of eight years. The Governor can make interim appointments when the General Assembly is in recess. Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Virginia, and the court has authority to try a full range of both civil and criminal cases.

* Judge Kathleen M. Uston (Chief Judge)

* Judge Rebecca J. Wade

* Judge Heidi E. Meinzer

B. COURT ADMINISTRATORS

* General assistance regarding court policies and procedures and scheduling trial dates

* Technology courtroom reservations (for electronic evidence presentation)

C. JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS (STAFF ATTORNEYS)

Judicial Law Clerks are licensed attorneys that work with the Circuit Court Judges and provide assistance to counsel and the pro se litigants regarding procedural questions involving Motions Day, etc.

D. COURTS IT 703.746.4310

* Tech cart (remote witness testimony) reservation and mandatory training. Written request for remote witness testimony must be approved in advance by a judge). Follow instructions at "Technology in the Courtroom" section.

* Technology courtroom (electronic evidence presentation) mandatory training (reserve a tech courtroom by calling Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123).

3. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") ACCOMMODATIONS

updated 1/20/2026

1. FORMS AND INFORMATION

A. Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deafblind

Accommodations Request Form for People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deafblind

B. Supreme Court of Virginia

https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/ada/home.html

C. ADA Accommodation Request Form

ADA Accommodation Request Form

2. For assistance in the Clerk of Circuit Court’s office

A. Complete the appropriate form at least 5 business days prior to the court hearing. Includes the date on which you need assistance, the specific accommodation being requested, and the name, telephone number and email address for the person requesting reasonable ADA accommodations.

B. File the completed form in the Clerk’s office (Room 307).

C. Call the Clerk’s office (703.746.4044). Speak with the ADA Coordinator to ask if additional information is needed.

3. For assistance in Circuit Court for hearings or trials, including selection of trial dates, Term Day and/or status conference/docket call hearings.

B. File the completed form in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY COPY to the 4th floor drop box.

C. Call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123). Speak with the ADA Coordinator to ask if additional information is needed.

4. APPEALS FROM GDC or JDR TO CIRCUIT COURT

updated 1/20/2026

1. SELECTION OF TRIAL DATE HEARINGS

A. GDC appeal cases are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 9:00am in the 4th floor lobby. The date of the hearing will appear on the Notice of Appeal signed by the Appellant and the Notice of Appeal served on the appellee. If the 2nd Monday of the month is a holiday, the hearing will be held on the next business day.

B. JDR appeal cases – same as GDC cases above except for termination of parental rights and permanency plan cases (see below).

C. JDR appeals – termination of parental rights and a permanency plan cases. Those cases may be scheduled for a selection of trial date on a date other than the 2nd Monday of the month inside Judges’ Chambers on the 4th floor of the courthouse.

2. TO SET A TRIAL DATE FOR A GDC OR JDR APPEAL CASE

A. Instructions to call Chambers prior to the hearing

(1) Counsel and pro se litigants (if any) shall call together on the same telephone call to Judges’ Chambers at 703.746.4123 to agree on a trial date and avoid having to attend the selection of trial date hearing.

(2) After selecting a trial date, counsel shall file a fully endorsed Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order with the Clerk’s office within two (2) weeks (there is no need to deliver a copy of the scheduling order to Judges' Chambers).

B. Instructions to attend the in-person selection of trial date hearing

(1) Counsel and pro se litigants may appear in person in the 4th floor lobby to set a trial date to speak with a court administrator and agree on a trial date.

(2) After selecting a trial date, counsel shall sign a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order.

3. IF THE APPELLANT FAILS TO APPEAR AT A SELECTION OF TRIAL DATE HEARING

A. (Option 1) The Appellee may set the trial date; or

B. (Option 2) The Court may continue the selection of trial date hearing to a future date. A notice of docket call/status conference will be mailed to all counsel and pro se litigants approximately 3 weeks prior to the next hearing. Refer to “Status Conference” section of this website for additional information.

C. (Option 3) the appellant fails to appear for a total of three (3) selection of trial date and/or status conference/docket call hearings, the Court may dismiss the appeal and remand the case to the lower court for enforcement of all orders. The dismissal order will be mailed to all parties.

5. APPEALS FROM CIRCUIT COURT to the Virginia Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Virginia

updated 4/3/2025

1. FILE AN APPEAL

Contact the Clerk of Circuit Court prior to the deadline for instructions on how to appeal a case to the Virginia Court of Appeals or to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Clerk of Circuit Court 520 King Street, Room 307 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.746.4044

2. TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS

AGREED TRANSCRIPTS. If the trial transcript is agreed-to by counsel for all parties, counsel shall file all of the following documents with the Clerk’s Office: (1) motion; (2) fully-endorsed order; and (3) transcript.

OBJECTIONS TO TRANSCRIPTS. Any party may object to a transcript or written statement of facts on the ground that it is erroneous or incomplete by following the guidelines as articulated in the Virginia Rules of Supreme Court. See generally, Va. R. Sup. Ct. 5A:8.

STATEMENT OF FACTS. In lieu of a trial transcript, a statement of facts may be filed with the Clerk's office. The Statement of Facts will become part of the court record. All procedures as articulated in the Virginia Rules of Supreme Court must be followed.

6. ATTORNEY REFERRAL

A. NO LEGAL ADVICE FROM COURT PERSONNEL.

Court personnel, including law clerks, cannot provide legal advice. Consult legal counsel if you need detailed instructions or additional guidance.

B. ATTORNEY REFERRAL.

Contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral Service at 703.548.1106 if you need help finding an attorney.

7. CALENDARS FOR CIRCUIT COURT

updated 4/3/2025

Call Judges' Chambers if you have questions. 703.746.4123.

A. 2026 COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR

(posted on 10/23/2025)

The comprehensive calendar includes all holidays, early court closures, civil cases and court events, and criminal cases and court events.

C. 2026 Monthly Calendar

(posted on 11/3/2025)

The monthly calendar includes all holidays, early court closures, civil/criminal cases and court events in a monthly format.

D. Criminal Local Procedures for Alexandria Circuit Court

The list of available trial slots for criminal cases is updated weekly. Counsel are encouraged to call a court administrator at 703.746.4123 to reserve a trial slot prior to attending the set-date hearing.

8. CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PROHIBITED ITEMS.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES Policy - APPLIES TO ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE ALEXANDRIA COURTHOUSE (including attorneys)

(Policy posted on 2/28/2025; website language updated 8/7/2025)

Questions? Contact the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office at 703.746.4120.

A. Current Policy: ORDER DATED 2/28/2025 Effective April 1, 2025, and pursuant to Virginia Code Section 8.01-4, a color-coded courthouse building pass issued by the Alexandria Sheriff's office on a color-coded lanyard is required to bring cell phones and electronics (including smart watches) into the Alexandria Courthouse. The person must wear the badge and lanyard at all times while in the Alexandria courthouse.

B. ATTORNEYS MUST HAVE A RED BADGE on a red lanyard issued by the ALEXANDRIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE to bring electronics into the courthouse. This provides quick identification to the Sheriff's Office that the attorney is authorized to possess cell phones, laptops, smart watches, and other electronics.

(1) As of 4/1/2025, an attorney bar card no longer grants the attorney permission to bring electronics into the courthouse.

(2) All attorneys without a red badge on a red lanyard will be required to place their electronics in vestibule locker until the judge in the courtroom grants permission for the electronics to be retrieved and brought into the courtroom.

(3) JUDGES' CHAMBERS CANNOT WAIVE THIS POLICY and will not send an email to the Sheriff's Office to give any attorney permission to bring electronics into the courthouse without a red badge on a red lanyard.

C. LINK FOR ATTORNEYS TO APPLY FOR A BADGE https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/61e1d6d173f64fccb1d2ab2196a9be94.

(1) One week is the turnaround time.

(2) Pick up your badge at the Alexandria Sheriff's Office (Room 308).

D. If you do not have a badge

(1) Attorneys. Please leave your electronics in your vehicle or in a vestibule locker (see below). Ask the judge in the courtroom for permission to bring the electronics to the courtroom. The courtroom deputy will radio to the screening post, and you will be allowed to bring the electronics into the courthouse. JUDGES' CHAMBERS CANNOT WAIVE THIS POLICY and will not send an email to the Sheriff's Office to give any attorney permission to bring electronics into the courthouse without a red badge on a red lanyard.

(2) Pro se persons without an attorney. Follow the instructions above for attorneys.

E. LOCKERS. A limited number of lockers are available in the courthouse vestibule to secure your cell phone and smart device while you are in the courthouse. The small lockers (for small cell phones and smart devices) are free of charge, and are designed to hold only a small cell phone (not a laptop or tablet) and/or a smart device.

9. CHURCH TRUSTEE

updated 4/4/2024

Whenever a church or other religious affiliation seeks confirmation of certain individuals to serve as trustees, the Petitioner shall follow these instructions. Counsel will be contacted by a law clerk if additional information is needed.

(Step 1; File required documents). File original documents with the Clerk’s Office and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box. Required documents include

A. PETITION with a description of the facts and circumstances surrounding the relief sought. The petition shall be signed by counsel of record (where applicable), or by an individual with authority.

B. BY-LAWS. Relevant provisions of the by-laws or governing document pertaining to elections shall be attached to the petition.

C. NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT (signed in front of a notary public) stating (a) the affiant is an officer of the church; (b) an election was held pursuant to the applicable by-laws; (c) a quorum was present; (d) a vote was taken; (e) the result of the vote; and, (f) that the following individuals were duly elected or appointed to serve as trustees [insert the names of the individuals].

D. ORDER containing the names of the appointed trustees, signed by counsel of record (where applicable), or by an individual with authority.

2. (Step 2; Order is entered without a hearing) A judicial law clerk will contact counsel if there are any questions or missing documents.

3. (Step 3; Copies of the order) Copies may be obtained from the Clerk’s office (703.746.4044).

10. COMMISSIONERS IN CHANCERY

updated 7/31/2025

ATTORNEYS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE of serving as a Commissioner in Chancery in Alexandria Circuit Court. This list shall not be construed as a list of recommended Commissioners in Chancery.
Leonard P. BUSCEMI 5531 Lee Highway #204   Arlington, VA 22207 703.528.8477
Joshua BUSHMAN 675 South Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.845.9070
Foster FRIEDMAN 500 Montgomery Street #575 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.9030
Colleen HADDOW 132 King Street #200   Alexandria, VA 22314 571.551.2678
James D TURNER 124 South Royal Street   Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.3400
TO BE ADDED to the above list - The attorney shall send a letter to the Circuit Court Chief Judge detailing their experience. Address: Alexandria Circuit Court 520 King Street, 4th floor Alexandria, VA 22305.
TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT of an attorney who is not on the above list. Counsel shall submit the attorney’s biographical information and experience to the Court, together with the proposed order of appointment. File the original documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver an OPTIONAL copy to the 4th floor drop box.

CONTACT INFORMATION

See top of this page.

11. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS FOR CIVIL CASES

Updated 4/3/2025

CONTINUANCE REQUESTS IN CIVIL CASES

Continuance requests are granted by permission of a Judge upon good cause only. Continuance requests are not granted because discovery has not been completed. The party asking for the continuance shall include a statement on the motion to continue advising if the opposing party objects or agrees to the continuance request.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUESTS IN CIVIL CASES.
A. Prepare a written motion for continuance. The written motion must include a statement as to why the continuance is being requested and if the opposing counsel AGREES or OBJECTS to the continuance request.
B. File the written motion in the Clerk's office (room 307), deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box and provide a copy to opposing counsel.

2. For AGREED motions to continue,

A. After filing the written motion to continue and delivering a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box,

B. Both counsel shall call Judges' Chambers (703.746.4123) together on the same telephone conference call to reschedule the trial date.

C. After scheduling the new trial date, file an amended Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order with the Clerk's office within five (5) business days.

3. For CONTESTED motions to continue. Contested continuance requests require a hearing with a judge either on a remote Motions Day or on a telephone conference call that is pre-scheduled by calling Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123.

A. After filing the written motion to continue and delivering a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box,

B. Opposing counsel (the party objecting to the continuance request), prepares a written response to the continuance motion and files the written response in the Clerk's office (Room 307), delivers a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box and provides a copy to opposing counsel.

C. The moving party schedules a hearing for either a remote Motions Day or a pre-scheduled judicial conference call.

(1) For a remote MOTIONS DAY hearing - Follow the instructions in the “Motions Day” sections of this website to file a remote Motions Day praecipe. Continuance granted - If the judge grants the continuance at the motions day hearing, counsel will be instructed to call a court administrator at 703.746.4123 to reschedule the trial date and file a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order regarding the new trial date.

(2) Pre-Scheduled Conference call.

a. (Step 1) Schedule conference call by calling Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 with availability of both the moving party and the non-moving party.

b. (Step 2) On the day of the conference call, one attorney gets the other attorney (or pro se litigant) on the same telephone conference call, and then calls Judges’ Chambers at 703.746.4123.

c. (Step 3) If the judge grants the continuance, counsel will be transferred to a court administrator to reschedule the trial date and file a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order regarding the new trial date.

12. COPIES TO JUDGES' CHAMBERS

Updated 1/20/2026

1. JUDGES' CHAMBERS' DROP BOX is on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314. After exiting the elevator, make a u-turn towards the left.

2. MANDATORY COPY TO JUDGES' CHAMBERS for all remote Motions Day documents on the same day that the document is filed in Room 307.

3. CHAMBERS' COPIES are typically not entered (wait for the original from the Clerk's office). Chambers' copies are used to give Chambers' staff a heads-up that an order was filed or that a case should be on the docket.

13. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA - GENERAL INFORMATION

COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA provides for intermediate appellate review of all decisions of the Circuit Courts in traffic infractions, in criminal cases (except where a sentence of death has been imposed), and in decisions of the Circuit Court involving domestic relations matters and appeals from administrative agencies. The Court of Appeals also hears appeals from the Industrial Commission. For more information, visit the Court of Appeals of Virginia website.

14-A. DIVORCE SECTION - UNCONTESTED CASE - PRO SE DIVORCE PACKET

Updated 1/21/2026

Pro Se Uncontested Divorce Packet

Free download Uncontested Divorce Packet for Pro se Litigants

Hard copy (for a fee) Alexandria Law Library 520 King Street, Lower Level, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Open 9:00am to 2:00pm)

The packet is intended to help a pro se litigant file for an uncontested divorce and includes an overview of the uncontested divorce process in Alexandria Circuit Court. If you choose to proceed without the help of a competent attorney, you might unknowingly give up certain important rights. Many of these rights cannot be claimed later if not addressed as part of your final decree of divorce. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney about your individual situation so that you fully understand both your rights and future obligations before any final decree is entered by the Court.
SAMPLE FORMS are included in this packet. They are only SAMPLES and may or may not apply to your particular circumstances. You are responsible for ensuring that the documents you file meet all the statutory requirements applicable to your individual circumstances. There is no substitute for the personalized legal advice that you may receive from a competent attorney.
The packet includes information for the Final Decree to be entered after
1. Uncontested in-person ore tenus divorce hearing (sworn, oral testimony); or
2. Affidavit Divorce (sworn, written testimony)

NO LEGAL ADVICE - You may not ask court personnel, including anyone in Judges' Chambers or the Clerk's office, for any guidance or legal advice in completing the documents. If you need additional assistance, you must seek legal counsel. Contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral at 703.548.4077 if you need help finding an attorney.

14-B. DIVORCE SECTION - ANNULMENTS

Updated 1/21/2026

ANNULMENTS are scheduled on the 10:00 a.m. contested docket.

File all required documents with the Clerk’s office (Room 307), including the Complaint, Final Decree, Name change order (if applicable), privacy addendum, VS-4 form.
Serve the complaint on the Defendant. Proper service must be effected on the Defendant and the required length of time for a responsive pleading must have passed before calling to schedule a trial date.
Schedule a trial date. Call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123) for available trial dates on the 10:00 a.m. contested docket.

4. Attend in-person trial in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.

5. Copies of the final decree may be obtained from the Clerk’s office (Room 307) after the trial.

14-C. DIVORCE SECTION - CONTESTED DIVORCE CASES

Updated 1/21/2026

CONTESTED DIVORCE CASES (those cases with unresolved issues such as property [equitable distribution] or child custody, visitation, and child support issues) are scheduled on the 10:00 a.m. contested docket.

File all required documents with the Clerk’s office (Room 307).
Serve the complaint on the Defendant. Proper service must be effected on the Defendant and the required length of time for a responsive pleading must have passed before calling to schedule a trial date.
Schedule a trial date. Call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123) for available trial dates on the 10:00 a.m. contested docket.
STATEMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS are filed in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) with a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. Each party shall file his or her own statement if the parties cannot agree on one statement.
1. Filing deadline: 5 business days prior to the contested trial date.
2. AGREED FACTOR STATEMENT Va. Code Sections 20-107.1, 107.3(E), and 108.1(B).
3. COMPUTATIONS OF GUIDELINE SUPPORT STATEMENT. Va. Code Sections 20‑107.2 and 108.2.
Attend in-person trial in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.
Copies of the final decree may be obtained from the Clerk’s office (Room 307) after the trial.

14-D. DIVORCE SECTION - DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE FILED

1/21/2026

Refer to pro se divorce packet.

All original documents must be filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

15. EMERGENCY HEARINGS IN CIVIL CASES

Updated 1/20/2026

A. Emergency hearings are scheduled only for true emergencies with the express permission of a judge.

B. If a judge determines that an emergency hearing is not necessary, the motion shall be scheduled for a Motions Day.

Instructions

Prepare a typed motion clearly stating the facts of the case and why an emergency hearing is necessary.
File the original motion with the Clerk's office (Room 307); deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box and provide a copy to opposing counsel.
Call a Judicial Law Clerk (staff attorney) in Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123. The judicial law clerk may ask additional questions to determine if this is a true emergency. The law clerk will contact counsel (or pro se litigant) with the judge’s decision.
If a request for emergency hearing is denied, the motion shall be scheduled for a Motions Day. Follow the instructions in the Motions Day sections of this website.
If a request for emergency hearing is approved, schedule the emergency hearing
1. Both moving party and opposing counsel shall be on the same telephone conference call.
2. Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123.
3. The moving party files a NOTICE OF HEARING in the Clerk's office, delivers a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box, and provides a copy to opposing counsel.
Attend the emergency hearing. The hearing will be in-person, in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.

16. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS

Updated 1/20/2026

HOW TO APPLY FOR A JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP (STAFF ATTORNEY) in JUDGES' CHAMBERS

August 2026 to August 2028 Term. (Closed; position was filled in August 2025)
August 2027 to August 209 Term. (OPEN; APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTD NOW ON A ROLLING BASIS).
1. NUMBER OF VACANCIES 2.
2. APPLICATION PERIOD. Accepted on a rolling basis starting in Spring 2026. Application period closes in June 2026.
3. For current 2nd year law school students who will graduate in May 2027.
4. Positions are open until filled.
5. EMPLOYMENT (2 YEAR) TERM BEGINS in August 2027 after the applicant’s law school graduation and sitting for the Virginia State Bar examination
6. EMPLOYMENT (2 YEAR) TERMENDS in August 2029.
7. Those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted by email. Interviews will be conducted in the spring/summer of 2026 before the applicant's 3rd year of law school.
8. POSITION DESCRIPTION. Alexandria Circuit Court is currently accepting applications for a two-year clerkship starting in August 2027 and ending in August 2029. The clerkship is for a law school graduate, and the start date is in August 2027 after the applicant graduates law school and sits for the Virginia Bar examination. The successful applicant will be working with two other judicial law clerks, who are hired on a rotational basis (either one or two law clerks starting each August). Alexandria Circuit Court law clerks work with all three Circuit Court judges and are not assigned to a specific judge.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Judicial law clerks are eligible for most of the standard benefits offered to City of Alexandria employees, including health care, but excluding retirement benefits. Additional benefits to Circuit Court law clerks include paid parking and reimbursement of CLE expenses.
10. APPLICATION PACKAGE - HOW TO APPLY. Email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, a list of references with telephone numbers, and an optional writing sample (less than 10 pages) to the Court Administrator (call 703.746.4123 for the court administrator's email address). The application package may be updated when spring transcripts and class rankings become available.

17. EXHIBITS

Updated 1/20/2026

EXHIBITS

IN-PERSON TRIALS/HEARINGS. Bring the exhibits to the courtroom on the day of trial. If the exhibits are admitted at an in‑person trial or hearing, the courtroom clerk will take the exhibits to the Clerk’s office.
REMOTE MOTIONS DAY HEARINGS. Deliver the exhibits to the 4th floor drop box. If the exhibits are admitted at a remote hearing, the exhibit will be forwarded to the Clerk’s office.
1. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Motions Day hearing.
REMOTE HEARINGS ON A NON-MOTIONS DAY. Deliver the exhibits to the 4th floor drop box. If the exhibits are admitted at a remote hearing, the exhibit will be forwarded to the Clerk’s office.
1. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. no later than three (3) business days prior to the hearing date.
EXHIBITS If necessary (for the messenger service), the exhibits may be addressed to the Court Administrator, 520 King Street, 4th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314.

LABELING FOR EXHIBITS

Plaintiff’s exhibits shall be labeled P-1, P-2, etc.
Defendant's exhibits shall be labeled D-1, D-2, etc.

18. EXPUNGEMENTS

updated 1/20/2026

PRO SE EXPUNGEMENT PACKET
1. (for a fee) Hard copy available from the Alexandria Law Library 520 King Street, Lower Level, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Open 9:00am to 2:00pm)
2. (free download) from Alexandria Law Library's website https://alexlibraryva.org/law-library > scroll to "Information Packets" in the lower left side of the webpage
3. Prepared by Alexandria Circuit Court
4. Includes general instructions and sample documents for expungements filed in Alexandria Circuit Court.
5. Intended for use by pro se litigants (those persons without legal counsel) to obtain an expungement in Alexandria Circuit Court
SIGNATURES REQUIRED The final order of expungement must be signed by both the petitioner and the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Contact the Commonwealth's Attorney for his signature (Room 301; 703.746.4100).
NO LEGAL ADVICE FROM COURT PERSONNEL. Court personnel (including the Clerk of Circuit Court and the judicial law clerks) cannot provide any legal advice on how to complete the expungement documents. If you need additional assistance, you must seek legal counsel. Contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral at 703.548.4077 if you need help finding an attorney.

19. FILING DOCUMENTS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT

Updated 1/20/2026

FILE ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS in the Clerk of Circuit Court's office. Emailed documents are not accepted.
520 King Street, Room 307
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703.746.4044
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
MANDATORY COPY to 4th floor drop box for all remote Motions Day documents. Emailed documents are not accepted.
OPTIONAL copies of orders may be delivered to the 4th floor drop box, but will not be entered (wait for original to be forwarded from the Clerk's office).
Refer to individual sections of this website for
1. Exhibits
2. Orders
3. Signatures

20. FORMS AND PRAECIPES

Updated 1/20/2026

DIVORCE CASES
1. ACCEPTANCE/WAIVER. Defendant's acceptance of service and waiver of notice of future hearings. https://www.vacourts.gov/forms/circuit/cc1406.pdf The Defendant must sign the document in front of a notary public. If the Defendant signs the acceptance of service and waiver of notice of future hearings, the Defendant must also sign the Final Decree. The Final Decree does not have to be notarized.
2. VS-4 form. The VS-4 form cannot be downloaded, and must be obtained from the Clerk’s office (Room 307).
REMOTE MOTIONS DAY
1. ALL REMOTE HEARINGS (NO IN-PERSON HEARINGS). Until further notice, motions day hearings will continue to be heard remotely. The praecipe for remote hearings includes the mandatory remote hearing notice and provides space for counsel to include the email addresses for the moving party (or counsel), non-moving party (or counsel), and other interested parties.
2. REMOTE MOTIONS DAY PRAECIPE IS ENCOURAGED TO BE USED. Motions Day Praecipe for Remote Hearings (posted 5-13-2024). The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day Praecipe which includes the MANDATORY remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non‑moving party and all interested parties.
TERM DAY Term Day Praecipe Refer to "Term Day" section of this website for instructions.
UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order
1. After scheduling the trial date through Judges' Chambers 703.746.4123, a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order shall be completed and signed by counsel and/or pro se litigants.
  1. If the trial date is selected by telephone, the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court (Room 307) within two weeks.
  2. A Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order is required for all civil cases and shall be in the form prescribed by Rule 1:18 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

21. GARNISHMENTS

updated 1/20/2026

A. OPTION 1 (preferred method) on a REMOTE MOTIONS DAY HEARING.

Available only if the judgment debtor's EMAIL ADDRESS and/or TELEPHONE NUMBER are AVAILABLE, VERIFIABLE and included on the Remote Motions Day Praecipe.

Instructions for a remote Motions Day garnishment hearing

File the required Clerk of Circuit Court's forms in the Clerk's office (Room 307). Include a stamped envelope (proper postage) addressed to the Judgment Debtor(s).
Garnishment instructions
File the required documents and Remote Motions Day Praecipe with the Clerk's office (Room 307).
1. Deadlines - refer to the Motions Day sections of this website.
2. Remote Motions Day Praecipe. All motions day hearings are held remotely until further notice. The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day Praecipe which includes the MANDATORY remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non‑moving party and all interested parties.
3. The Remote Motions Day Praecipe must include the debtor’s email address and/or telephone number.
4. Proposed garnishment order must be filed.
Motions Day meeting link and telephone call-in number.
1. Emailed by the Court 2 business days prior to the remote hearing to all email addresses that were included on the remote motions day praecipe.
2. Posted to the Court's website > scroll to Motions Day sections.
Motions Day hearing
1. Use the MS Teams meeting link or telephone call-in number to attend the remote hearing.
2. The court may enter the garnishment order at the remote hearing if appropriate (and if the proposed order was filed and a mandatory copy delivered to the 4th floor drop box on or before the filing deadline).
Copy of entered order is available in the Clerk's office (Room 307) after the Motions Day hearing.

B. Option 2 (Less Preferred Method) At an in-person hearing on the 9:00am uncontested docket (on a non-Motions Day)

that is held on a Friday once or twice a month; refer to "Uncontested 9:00am docket for specific dates).

Available for those cases if the judgment debtor’s email address and/or telephone number ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR NOT VERIFIABLE

Instructions for a garnishment hearing on the uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket

File the required Clerk of Circuit Court's forms in the Clerk's office (Room 307). Include a stamped envelope (proper postage) addressed to the Judgment Debtor(s).
Garnishment instructions
Schedule an in-person hearing.
1. Consult the list of available dates and deadlines that are posted to this website at "Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket".
2. Call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123) to schedule the hearing.
3. File a notice of hearing in the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. Notices of hearing filed without calling Judges' Chambers will not be docketed (the Clerk's Office does not forward the notice to Judges' Chambers, nor do they schedule the hearing date).
4. File all required documents with the Clerk of Circuit Court (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. Required documents include
  1. Notice of hearing; and
  2. Proposed garnishment order.
Attend the in-person hearing. The hearing will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Consult the bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.
The judge will hear oral argument and enter the garnishment order, if appropriate.
After the hearing, copies of the entered order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

22. GENERAL RECEIVER DEPOSITS

updated 1/21/2026

Inquiries. All General Receiver inquiries should be directed to the dedicated email address: General.Receiver@alexandriava.gov. Counsel are encouraged to review the Clerk of Circuit Court's website in addition to these instructions.
As of July 1, 2025, J. Greg Parks, the Clerk of Alexandria Circuit Court, is the General Receiver of the Alexandria Circuit Court.
AFFIDAVIT - GENERAL RECEIVER'S AFFIDAVIT (MANDATORY). Counsel must prepare a draft Affidavit and provide a copy to the General Receiver prior to the entry of the order so that the General Receiver has the necessary information to comply with the affidavit requirement of Va. Code § 8.01-582. The draft affidavit shall provide the beneficiary's name, date of birth and social security number, as well as the proposed dates of final and periodic disbursements. Such affidavits shall be maintained under seal by the Clerk unless otherwise ordered by the Court, and the information therein shall be used solely for the purposes of financial management and reporting.
ORDERS. MANDATORY LANGUAGE ON ORDERS
1. GENERAL RECEIVER DEPOSITS. Any orders providing for funds to be deposited with the General Receiver shall comply with Va. Code § 8.01-582 and “shall include information necessary to make prudent investment and disbursement decisions”.
2. DISBURSEMENTS. DATES OF PERIODIC AND FINAL DISBURSEMENTS. The orders shall include the proposed dates of periodic and final disbursements, except when it is unreasonable.
3. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS. Orders regarding General Receiver deposits should NOT specify that funds will be deposited with the Clerk of Court or reference Va. Code § 8.01-600. Orders must state that the funds are to be deposited with the General Receiver and reference Va. Code § 8.01-582.
  1. Orders should not include language that conflicts with the duties and role of the General Receiver. The General Receiver does not hold funds in “trust." Also, the General Receiver does not hold the funds for the “use benefit, education, maintenance and support of the minor.” The funds will be on deposit with the General Receiver until the minor turns 18 or the court orders otherwise.
4. SIGNATURE OF GENERAL RECEIVER must be included on all Orders. A "Seen and Agreed" line for the General Receiver with the following information.
  J. Greg Parks
  General Receiver, Alexandria Circuit Court
  General.Receiver@alexandriava.gov
  520 King Street, Suite 307
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  (703) 746-4044, VSB #91786
5. UNCLAIMED FUNDS. The proposed order shall include language providing that if the funds held by the General Receiver are not claimed within one year of the dispersal date that the General Receiver will disburse those funds to the Virginia State Treasurer as provided by the Virginia Unclaimed Property Act. Appropriate language would be "ORDERED that if no claim is asserted to the funds held by the General Receiver pursuant to this Order within one (1) year after the dispersal date, the General Receiver is authorized to disburse the funds to the State Treasurer, as Administrator of the Virginia Unclaimed Property Act, pursuant to Virginia Code §55.1-2519, without further petition or order of this Court."

23. GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR - APPOINTMENT OF

updated 1/21/2026

Guidance is provided on this website for the following:

Section 23-A: Contested In-Person hearing on the 10:00am docket (on a non-Motions Day).
Section 23-B: Uncontested In-Person hearing on the 9:00am uncontested docket
Section 23-C: Uncontested remote hearing on the 10:00am remote Motions Day docket

23-A. CONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING on the 10:00 a.m. docket (on a non-Motions day)

FILE INITIATING DOCUMENTS in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
1. Initiating documents include: Petition to Appoint a Guardian and Conservator; Motion to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem; and Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem.
2. COURT'S EMAIL ADDRESS. All orders appointing a guardian, conservator, or both shall include the current mailing address, email address, and physical address of the court issuing the order and to which such informal written communication shall be directed. The Alexandria Clerk of Court’s email address is probate.intake@alexandriava.gov.
3. GUARDIAN AD LITEM INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED. The name of the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be included on the order of appointment and the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be contacted prior to the order of appointment being filed with the Court. The Guardian ad Litem shall be from either the Supreme Court of Virginia’s list of approved Guardians ad Litem or from the list of attorneys who have previously served as Guardians ad Litem in Alexandria (refer to “Guardians ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website).
CONFIRM THE ORDER APPOINTING THE GAL HAS BEEN ENTERED. Counsel shall call the Clerk's office (703.746.4044) to confirm entry of the order appointing GAL.
SCHEDULE THE HEARING. After all required documents have been filed and the Order Appointing GAL has been entered, counsel may call Judges’ Chambers at 703.746.4123 to schedule a 10:00 a.m. in-person contested hearing.
FILE REMAINING MANDATORY DOCUMENTS.
1. Deadline: 7 business days prior to the hearing date. File the original documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
2. Remaining documents include Notice of Hearing; and Final order.
FILE GAL REPORT. Deadline: 3 business days prior tot eh hearing date. File the original documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
ATTEND THE IN-PERSON HEARING. Petitioner, Respondent and GAL appear in‑person for the contested hearing. The proposed Order of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem may be entered at the hearing, based on clear and convincing evidence, in consideration of the factors listed in Virginia Code 64.2‑2007(c).
COPIES OF THE ORDER entered at the in-person hearing may be obtained from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

23-B. UNCONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING on the 9:00 a.m. uncontested docket (on a Friday once or twice a month)

** Petitioner, respondent and GAL may request to waive their presence at hearing

FILE INITIATING DOCUMENTS in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. These documents must be filed prior to the deadline that is listed on this website under "Uncontested 9:00 am docket).
1. Initiating documents include: Petition to Appoint a Guardian and Conservator; Motion to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem; and Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem.
2. COURT'S EMAIL ADDRESS. All orders appointing a guardian, conservator, or both shall include the current mailing address, email address, and physical address of the court issuing the order and to which such informal written communication shall be directed. The Alexandria Clerk of Court’s email address is probate.intake@alexandriava.gov.
3. GUARDIAN AD LITEM INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED. The name of the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be included on the order of appointment and the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be contacted prior to the order of appointment being filed with the Court. The Guardian ad Litem shall be from either the Supreme Court of Virginia’s list of approved Guardians ad Litem or from the list of attorneys who have previously served as Guardians ad Litem in Alexandria (refer to “Guardians ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website).
CONFIRM THE ORDER APPOINTING THE GAL HAS BEEN ENTERED. Counsel shall call the Clerk's office (703.746.4044) to confirm entry of the order appointing GAL.
SCHEDULE THE HEARING. After all required documents have been filed and the Order Appointing GAL has been entered, counsel may call Judges’ Chambers at 703.746.4123 to schedule a hearing on the 9:00 a.m. in-person uncontested docket.
WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE HEARING? Advise Chambers if the Petitioner, Respondent and GAL will be attending the in-person hearing or if they will waive their appearance. Refer to “Attend the Hearing” below for additional information.
FILE REMAINING MANDATORY DOCUMENTS.
1. Deadline: 7 business days prior to the hearing date. File the original documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
2. Remaining documents include Notice of Hearing; Final order; and waiver of attendance (if applicable; see below).
FILE GAL REPORT. Deadline: 3 business days prior tot eh hearing date. File the original documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
WAIVE ATTENDANCE AT THE IN-PERSON HEARING. The waiver of attendance is filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and a MANDATORY copy is delivered to the 4th floor drop box.
ATTEND THE IN-PERSON HEARING. Petitioner, Respondent and GAL appear in‑person for the contested hearing.
1. If appearance is waived - If Petitioner, Respondent and GAL's Presence At Hearing Is Waived, the case is called in the courtroom. The proposed Order of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem may be entered at the hearing, based on clear and convincing evidence, in consideration of the factors listed in Virginia Code 64.2‑2007(c).
2. If appearance is NOT waived - The case is called in the courtroom. The proposed Order of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem may be entered at the hearing, based on clear and convincing evidence, in consideration of the factors listed in Virginia Code 64.2‑2007(c).
3. The order will not be entered if the Respondent or any other entity whose name is included in the petition appears at the uncontested in-person hearing and objects to the entry of the order. In such cases, a court administrator will contact counsel to advise that a contested hearing be scheduled on a 10:00 a.m. docket.
COPIES OF THE ORDER entered at the in-person hearing may be obtained from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

23-C. UNCONTESTED REMOTE MOTIONS DAY HEARING AT 10:00 A.M.

MOTIONS DAYS are typically the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

** Petitioner, Respondent and GAL attend the hearing remotely

FILE INITIATING DOCUMENTS in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. These documents must be filed prior to the deadline that is listed on this website under "Uncontested 9:00 am docket).
1. Initiating documents include: Petition to Appoint a Guardian and Conservator; Motion to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem; and Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem.
2. COURT'S EMAIL ADDRESS. All orders appointing a guardian, conservator, or both shall include the current mailing address, email address, and physical address of the court issuing the order and to which such informal written communication shall be directed. The Alexandria Clerk of Court’s email address is probate.intake@alexandriava.gov.
3. GUARDIAN AD LITEM INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED. The name of the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be included on the order of appointment and the proposed Guardian ad Litem shall be contacted prior to the order of appointment being filed with the Court. The Guardian ad Litem shall be from either the Supreme Court of Virginia’s list of approved Guardians ad Litem or from the list of attorneys who have previously served as Guardians ad Litem in Alexandria (refer to “Guardians ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website)
SCHEDULE THE remote MOTIONS DAY HEARING.
1. File a Motions Day Praecipe for Remote Hearings with the Clerk’s office and deliver a mandatory copy to Judges’ Chambers’ 4th floor drop box (no need to wait until after the order appointing the Guardian ad Litem has been entered). The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day praecipe which includes the mandatory remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non-moving party and all interested parties.
2. Motions Day dates and filing deadlines are posted to this website > scroll to the "Motions Day" sections.
FILE THE GAL REPORT for the remote Motions Day hearing. Filing deadline: 3 business days prior to the hearing date. File the original in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
MOTIONS DAY LINK is received 2 business days prior to the Motions Day date. the Court will email the Microsoft Teams meeting link and telephone call-in number to all persons whose email addresses were included on the remote Motions Day praecipe. The information will also be posted to the Court's website (under the "Motions Day" sections).
ATTEND remote MOTIONS DAY HEARING. Use the MS Teams meeting link or telephone call-in number to attend the remote hearing.
1. If a meeting link is not received, please refer to the docket and meeting links that are posted to this website (scroll to “Motions Day” sections).
2. The proposed Order of Appointment of Guardian may be entered at the hearing, based on clear and convincing evidence, in consideration of the factors listed in Virginia Code 64.2‑2007(c).
COPIES OF THE ORDER entered at the in-person hearing may be obtained from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

24. GUARDIAN AD LITEM (APPOINTMENT ORDER) list for infant settlements and wrongful death hearings

updated 1/21/2026

A. ORDERS OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Contact the proposed GAL to confirm the GAL is willing to accept the appointment.
Prepare the Order of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem.
1. All orders for appointment of a GAL shall include the name of the proposed GAL.
2. The GAL shall be from the Alexandria Circuit Court’s list of attorneys who previously served as GALs (see list below) or from the Supreme Court of Virginia’s list https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/scv/home.html Scroll to > Programs > Guardians ad Litem > Programs > Guardians ad Litem for Incapacitated Persons.
3. If the proposed GAL is not on the list - The moving party shall include the name of the proposed GAL (who must be an attorney) on a cover letter to the Court and include the proposed GAL’s experience as a GAL in infant settlements and wrongful death hearings.
File the proposed order in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver an OPTIONAL copy to the 4th floor drop box.

B. LIST OF GUARDIAN AD LITEMS FOR INFANT SETTLEMENTS AND WRONGFUL DEATH HEARINGS

Alexandria Circuit Court has prepared the following list of attorneys who have previously served as a GAL in Alexandria Circuit Court for infant settlements and wrongful death hearings. This list SHOULD NOT be construed as a list of recommended GALs.
Attorneys may request their name be added to the list by sending a letter to the Chief Judge detailing their experience as a GAL.

(in alphabetical order; updated 5/14/2025)

Frank G ASCHMANN 209 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.683.1142
David L BAYNE, JR. 4900 Seminary Road, Suite 650 Alexandria, VA 22311 703.931.5500
James R BECKER 10619 Jones Street, Suite 201B Fairfax, VA 22030 703.281.2614
Amy BRADLEY 10505 Judicial Drive, Suite 203 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.359.7111
Peter BRADLEY 3682 King Street #3313 Alexandria, VA 22302 703.220.8126
Jonathan R BRONLEY 10387 Main Street, Suite 201 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.229.0335
Medford J BROWN, IV 910 Princess Anne Street, 2nd Floor Fredericksburg, VA 22404 540.373.3500
Thomas C CARTER 526 King Street #213 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.2000
Luis E CHINCHILLA 307 N. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.535.5456
John E COFFEY 510 King Street, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.684.2000
Donne L COLTON 510 King Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.8989
Alexander J CONN P.O. Box 171 Annandale, VA 22003 703.772.7867
David DEANE 1106 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.4403
Robert C DUNN P. O. Box 117 Alexandria, VA 22313 703.836.9000
Adriana ESTEVEZ 10615 Judicial Drive #102 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.829.5179
Christopher G FINDLATER 11654 Plaza America Drive, Suite 607 Reston, VA 20190 703.539.2857
Foster S.B. FRIEDMAN 616 N. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.9030
Brian M GLASS 4011 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 703.352.6400
Roopal GUPTA 9401 Lee Highway, Suite 206 Fairfax, VA 22031 703.352.8833
Anthony HO 2800 Eisenhower Avenue #220 Alexandria, VA 22314 571.429.3408
Saben Nicole JOHNSTON 600 Cameron Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.507.7033
Elias M KERBY, III 3998 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 250 Fairfax, VA 22033 703.591.9829
Bruce A LEVINE 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 403 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.385.2080
Adam V MACALUSO 10825 Cross School Road Reston, VA 20191 703.246.9494
Azsadeh MALEK 9300 West Courthouse Road, Suite 203 Manassas, VA 20110 703.361.9531
James McCONVILLE 7010 Little River Turnpike, Suite 220 Annandale, VA 22003 703.642.5353
Christopher K PEACE 7308 Hanover Green Drive, Suite 201 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804.214.3033
Eric PERSIAN 9842 Business Way Manassas, VA 20110 703.392.9215
Adrien C PICKARD 100 N. Pitt Street, Suite 206 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.3505
Daniel PORETZ 108 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.683.7070
Jonathan ROCHKIND 9300 West Courthouse Road, Suite 203 Manassas, VA 20110 703.361.0776
Alan ROSENBLUM 228 S. Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.548.9002
David W SILEK 8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400 Vienna, VA 22182 703.564.4600
Tara L TIGHE UMBRINO 13895 Hedgewood Drive, Suite 341 Woodbridge, VA 22193 703.828.0051
Joseph T TRAPENI, JR 3930 Walnut Street, Suite 250 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.273.1133
Jeffrey A VOGELMAN 124 S. Royal Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.3400
Inga A WATKINS 2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.549.6111
Matthew J YAO 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 102 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.828.5299
Martin A YEAGER 675 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.570.5269

25. INCLEMENT WEATHER / EMERGENCY CLOSURE POLICY

updated 4/3/2025

ALEXANDRIA COURTS will be closed when the Alexandria City Government (not the Alexandria City Public Schools) is closed or when the City Government opens at 10:00 a.m. or later due to inclement weather or other emergency. Exceptions to this procedure may be made by the judge on a case by case basis. The Alexandria City Employee Hotline (703.746.4636) is updated with the information as well.

ALEXANDRIA COURTS includes Circuit Court, Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Court Service Unit.

26. INFANT SETTLEMENT HEARINGS - CONTESTED and UNCONTESTED

updated 1/23/2026

26-A: Contested In-Person Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

26-B: Uncontested Entry of order without a hearing

26-C: Uncontested Remote Motions Day Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

26-D: Uncontested In-Person Hearing: 9:00 a.m.

26-A CONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING: 10:00 a.m.

THE Parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse

All CONTESTED infant settlement hearings shall be scheduled for an in-person 10:00 a.m. hearing in a courtroom, and not on a remote Motions Day docket.

File initiating documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box (to alert the judges that the documents have been filed). Initiating documents include
1. Petition Seeking Approval of An Infant Settlement; and
2. Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem. Refer to the “Guardian ad Litem” section of this website for guidance, including Lists of Approved Guardians ad Litem for Infant Settlements from the Alexandria Circuit Court and the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as instructions to appoint a GAL whose name is not on either list.
Obtain copy of order appointing GAL from the Clerk's office (Room 307; 703.746.4044).
Schedule the contested hearing on a 10:00am docket by calling a court administrator at 703.746.4123.
File all remaining documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. The remaining documents include
1. Notice of Hearing;
2. Final Order. For the final order, refer to "General Receiver Deposits" section of this website for additional instructions.
  1. Deadline: 7 business days prior to the hearing date.
Guardian ad Litem report. File the GAL report in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
1. Deadline: 3 business days prior to the hearing date.
Attend the in-person hearing. The parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment).
Copies of the final order are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307) after the hearing.

26-B. Uncontested Entry of order without a hearing

File the initiating documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box (to alert the judges that the documents have been filed). Initiating documents include
1. Petition Seeking Approval of An Infant Settlement; and
2. Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem. Refer to the “Guardian ad Litem” section of this website for guidance, including Lists of Approved Guardians ad Litem for Infant Settlements from the Alexandria Circuit Court and the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as instructions to appoint a GAL whose name is not on either list.
File all remaining documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. The remaining documents include
1. Waiver of Attendance at Hearing from all parties consenting to waive their appearance at a court hearing;
2. Guardian ad Litem report; and
3. Final order. For the final order, refer to “General Receiver Deposits” section for additional instructions.
The documents will be reviewed by the Court and the proposed order will be entered. This typically takes 2 to 3 weeks after the documents are forwarded to Judges' Chambers by the Clerk's office.
1. Counsel may call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to check the status of the order after 2 to 3 weeks.
Errors and Omissions - A judicial law clerk will contact counsel if the proposed final order cannot be entered.
Copies of the final order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

26-C. Uncontested Remote Motions Day Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

Motions Day hearings are at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

The schedule may change in May due to the Judicial Conference.
Refer to "Motions Day" section of this website for specific Motions Day days and filing deadline dates.

26-D. Uncontested In-Person Hearing: 9:00 a.m.

THE Parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse

File the initiating documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box (to alert the judges that the documents have been filed).Initiating documents include
1. Petition Seeking Approval of An Infant Settlement; and
2. Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem. Refer to the “Guardian ad Litem” section of this website for guidance, including Lists of Approved Guardians ad Litem for Infant Settlements from the Alexandria Circuit Court and the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as instructions to appoint a GAL whose name is not on either list.
Select a hearing date by referring to "Uncontested 9:00am docket" section of this website for available days and filing deadlines.
Schedule a hearing by calling a court administrator at 703.746.4123 to schedule hearing.
File all remaining documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. The remaining documents include
1. Notice of Hearing;
2. Final Order. For the final order, refer to "General Receiver Deposits" section of this website for additional instructions.
  1. Deadline: The deadline that is posted on the Court's website at "Uncontested 9:00am docket".
Guardian ad Litem report. File the GAL report in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box.
1. Deadline: 3 business days prior to the hearing date.
Attend the in-person hearing. The parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment).
Copies of the final order are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307) after the hearing.

27. INTERPRETER SERVICES

Updated 1/23/2026

INTERPRETER SERVICES shall be requested by the person who needs interpreter services (or their counsel).

If an interpreter is not timely requested, there is a possibility of the hearing or trial not going forward.

A party may bring their own QUALIFIED interpreter in CIVIL CASES (not criminal cases) if that interpreter meets the Court's requirements (a court-provided interpreter may not always be available due to the statewide shortage of interpreters).

A. Complete the Foreign Language Interpreter Request Form

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f0a715a70ca74961b5a1562445568373
1. CIVIL CASES - All of the following information must be provided
  (1) Case name
  (2) Case number
  (3) Language needed
  (4) Country (optional)
  (5) Hearing date
  (6) Hearing time
  (7) Estimated length of hearing
  (8) Who is requesting the interpreter (plaintiff, defendant or witness)
  (9) Attorney's name (if any)
  (10) Contact information (name, telephone number and email address) for the person submitting the form
  b. CRIMINAL CASES
  (1) All of the information above must be provided
  (2) The code section and charge are also needed.
  c. COURT OF APPEALS cases
  Please include "Court of Appeals" on the request

B. CONFIRM REQUEST was received

Call a court administrator at 703.746.4123.

C. CANCEL INTERPRETER if necessary

IMPORTANT! If the case has settled or is removed from the docket, please call a court administrator at 703.746.4123 to cancel the interpreter.

28-A. JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT

JURY DUTY SCAMS ALERT.

Do not become a scam victim.

Do not give out your personal information by telephone or email.

JURORS WHO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR JURY DUTY IN ALEXANDRIA

Will not be called by anyone (either the jury coordinator or the Sheriff’s office).

Will not be asked for payment, a credit card, gift card, etc.

Will receive a failure to appear letter from the jury coordinator.

Report all suspicious phone calls to the Alexandria Police Department (703.746.4444).

28-B. JURY QUESTIONNAIRES FOR 2025

updated 10/03/25

JURY QUESTIONNAIRES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026

The Supreme Court of Virginia recently mailed jury questionnaires to prospective jurors for the 2026 calendar year.

If you receive a questionnaire, please respond within 10 days upon receipt. Answer all of the questions as best you can, and return the questionnaire either by

U.S. Mail to 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Drop off (personal or messenger) to 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314.
On-line (accessible starting 9/11/2024): https://ALEXJury.vacourts.gov

JURY DUTY SCAMS (see above)

28. JURY SERVICES - FOR SUMMONSED JURORS AND TRIAL COUNSEL

updated 11/14/2025

(A) FOR JURORS WHO HAVE BEEN SUMMONSED FOR JURY DUTY

CIRCUIT COURT - 520 King Street Alexandria VA 22314

(1) REPORTING LOCATION

Jury Assembly Room - 520 King Street, 4th Floor by 8:30am on the date summonsed.

(2) NO CELL PHONES, SMART DEVICES, ELECTRONICS or OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS

Order dated 2/28/2025 Effective April 1, 2025, and pursuant to Virginia Code Section 8.01-4, the following policy shall apply to all persons entering the Alexandria Courthouse. Lockers available for small cell phones and smart devices. A limited number of lockers are available in the courthouse vestibule to secure your cell phone and smart device while you are in the courthouse. The small lockers are free of charge, and are designed to hold only a small cell phone (not a laptop or tablet), and/or a smart device. Questions regarding prohibited items? Contact the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office at 703.746.4120.

(3) QUESTIONS FROM JURORS.

Jurors may call the jury coordinator (703.746.4119) or Judges' Chambers (703.746.4123) if you received a summons with a specific term of service assigned to you and need additional information.

(4) JURY DUTY SCAMS. DO NOT PAY ANYONE WHO ADVISES YOU MISSED JURY DUTY. YOU will not be called by a deputy SHERIFF, POLICE or the Court. (see above).

(B) FOR COUNSEL - JURY TRIAL NOT GOING FORWARD - counsel shall contact Judges' Chambers

IF A JURY TRIAL SETTLES OR IS NONSUITED PRIOR TO TRIAL. Counsel are strongly encouraged to notify the Court immediately if the case settles or counsel agree to remove the jury and proceed with a bench trial. During business hours, call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123). After business hours, email the court administrators (see "Contact Information" section) and call the jury coordinator (703.746.4347) to avoid sanctions and to allow the Court to cancel jurors reporting for the trial.

(C) FOR COUNSEL - JURY INSTRUCTIONS

JURY INSTRUCTIONS are prepared by counsel or a pro se litigant in advance of the trial date, filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court and exchanged with opposing counsel in accordance with the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order that was entered in the case.

(D) FOR COUNSEL - JUROR LISTS

(1) WEEKLY LIST - From clerk's office (room 307)

AVAILABLE 5 days prior to trial date

The weekly juror list is available 5 days prior to the scheduled trial date from the Clerk’s office and includes juror information for those jurors who were summonsed for a specific week of jury duty. Do not contact the jury coordinator or Judges’ Chambers for the juror list.

Clerk of Court Room 307 703.746.4044

(2) TRIAL LIST (ON THE DAY OF TRIAL).

A. DAY BEFORE TRIAL - Jurors will be randomly computer selected from the weekly juror list (see above). Those jurors will be instructed to report to the Jury Assembly Room on the morning of trial.

B. DAY OF TRIAL - List of jurors who reported to the Jury Assembly Room and were assigned to the specific trial will be generated and delivered to counsel in the courtroom prior to the start of trial.

29. LEGAL ADVICE BY COURT PERSONNEL IS PROHIBITED

Court personnel (including the Clerk's office, Chambers' staff and judicial law clerks) are not allowed to offer any guidance or legal advice. Contact legal counsel if you need such guidance or advice. Contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral at 703.548.4077 if you need help finding an attorney.

30. MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS

Updated 1/23/2026

marriage celebrant list

A. ATTORNEYS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM A CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY

https://www.alexandriava.gov/ClerkOfCircuitCourt. The Circuit Court has authorized these attorneys to perform a civil marriage ceremony. The list does not include clergy.

B. ALEXANDRIA RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO PERFORM A ONE-TIME CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY (Virginia Code section 20-25)

Requirement: The marriage celebrant (the person performing the marriage ceremony) must reside in the City of Alexandria. Fairfax County residents apply with Fairfax County Circuit Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (703.691.7320).

The petitioner (the person performing the one-time civil marriage ceremony who lives in the City of Alexandria) files all 3 required documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) and is prepared to post the MANDATORY bond after the order is entered. The required documents include
A. Petition to Perform One‑Time Civil Marriage Ceremony that is signed by the Petitioner (the marriage celebrant);
B. Order of Authorization Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 20-25; and
C. Detailed Letter from Petitioner (local rule required by the Alexandria Circuit Court Judges) stating that
(1) The petitioner (the marriage celebrant) lives in the City of Alexandria;
(2) Describing the petitioner’s relationship with the couple getting married; and
(3) The reason why the petitioner wants to perform the civil marriage ceremony.
Deadline to file: 30 days prior to the marriage date.
Pay the required fee to the Clerk's office (Room 307) 703.746.4044.
The Clerk's office forwards the documents to the Judges' Chambers, where the documents are reviewed and the order is entered.
Contact the Clerk of Court (703.746.4044) to ask if the order has been entered.
The petitioner is required to post a bond with the Clerk of Circuit Court after the order is entered.

31. MEDIATION FOR DISPUTED CUSTODY CASES

Mediation is recommended by the Court in all disputed custody cases. The Court cannot recommend a specific mediator service.

32. Motions Day - GENERAL

updated 4/8/2025

Remote only

Via Microsoft Teams or telephone call-in only (do not come to the Courthouse; remote only unless an exception is permitted by the Court)

Motions Day dates: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, except in May, when the schedule may change due to the Judicial Conference.
Docket: Section 32-A. (posted 2 days prior to the motions day).
Meeting links: Section 32-B (posted 2 days prior to the motions day).
Telephone call-in information: Section 32-B (posted 2 days prior to the motions day).
This information is also emailed by the judicial law clerks to all counsel and parties whose email addresses were included on the Remote Motions Day Praecipe that counsel filed to schedule the Motions Day hearing. The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day praecipe which includes the mandatory remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non-moving party and all interested parties.
Open to everyone. The virtual motions day hearings are open to everyone by either clicking on the meeting link, or calling the telephone number on the meeting link. Counsel may forward the meeting link and telephone call-in information to court reporters, observers, etc.
QUESTIONS?? Call a Judicial law clerk in Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123. Telephones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

32 MOTIONS DAY SECTIONS OF THIS WEBSITE

updated 4/8/2025

32-A. MOTIONS DAY DOCKET

The docket for the next Motions Day is posted 2 business days prior to the Motions Day. Refer to the docket to determine what judge has been assigned to the case.

32-B. MEETING LINKS and CALL-IN TELEPHONE NUMBERS

(one link for each judge) There is a separate meeting link and telephone call-in number or each judge's docket (refer to the posted Motions Day docket for case assignments).

(Emailed to all counsel and parties). The meeting links and telephone call-in numbers are emailed by the judicial law clerks to all counsel and parties whose email addresses were included on the Remote Motions Day Praecipe that counsel filed to schedule the Motions Day hearing.

(Posted to website). The meeting links and telephone call-in numbers are also posted to this website two business days prior to the next Motions Day.

32-C. DATES FOR THE SPECIFIC MOTIONS DAY HEARINGS AND FILING DEADLINES

32-D. MOTIONS DAY INSTRUCTIONS. Includes information on how to file a motion for a remote Motions Day hearing.

20. FORMS and PRACIPES. Includes the Motions Day Praecipe for Remote Hearings (posted 5-13-2024). The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day Praecipe which includes the MANDATORY remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non‑moving party and all interested parties.

32-A. Motions Day - DOCKET for the next Motions Day

updated 08/25/2025

The docket for the next Motions Day is posted 2 business days prior to the Motions Day. Refer to the docket to determine what judge has been assigned to the case.

Section 32-B contains the MOTIONS DAY MEETING LINKS and TELEPHONE CALL-IN NUMBERS.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY -

Please be advised that if the courthouse is closed the Motions Day will be canceled. The Court’s inclement weather policy is posted to our website. The Court will be closed when the Alexandria City Government (not the Alexandria City Public Schools) is closed or when the City Government opens at 10:00 a.m. or later due to inclement weather.

Motions Day Docket for JANUARY 28, 2026 Motions Day (posted 1/23/2026 at 12:30 p.m.)

NOTE: If this link does not display the correct docket, you should click on the link to display the docket, and then

hold the SHIFT key and click on the Refresh arrow.

10:00 a.m. docket - each judge has a separate docket

Judge Kathleen M. Uston

Judge Rebecca J. Wade

Judge Nolan B. Dawkins

2:00 p.m. docket - each judge has a separate docket

There is no 2:00 p.m. Motions Day docket.

MEETING LINK: Each case has been assigned to a specific judge. Use the meeting links posted in Section 32-B below to access the remote Motions Day hearing.

DOCKET: The remote Motions Day docket will be posted to this website two (2) business days prior to the Motions Day. The moving party is encouraged to check the docket when it is posted to confirm their case has been scheduled. If you have any questions, call Judges' Chambers (703.746.4123).

Each judge will have a separate docket, and will include all cases assigned to that judge, for both the 10:00am docket and the 2:00 p.m. docket (if there is a 2:00 p.m. docket).

32-B. Motions Day - MEETING LINKS and CALL-IN TELEPHONE NUMBERS for the next Motions Day (posted 2 days prior to the Motions Day)

MEETING LINKS for JAnuary 28, 2026 Motions Day (posted on 1/23/2026 at 12:30 P.m.)

MOTIONS DAY DOCKET is posted in Section 32-A (refer to the docket to determine which judge will hear each specific case)

Participants are reminded to download the Microsoft Teams application to their device prior to the meeting if needed (MS Teams is a free download available at www.microsoft.com).

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY -

A. 10:00 a.m. docket

(1) JUDGE kathleen m. uston - 10:00 A.M. DOCKET on january 28, 2026

(a) Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device

Join: Join Meeting Now

Meeting ID: 293 542 583 344 7

Passcode: mi9PE76T

(b) Dial in by phone

+1 703-719-4698,,26565186# United States, Alexandria

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 265 651 86#

(2) JUDGE rebecca j. wade - 10:00 A.M. DOCKET on january 28, 2026

(a) Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 230 795 376 232 42

Passcode: GW9ay9AY

(b) Dial in by phone

+1 703-719-4698,,709394993# United States, Alexandria

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 709 394 993#

(3) Judge nolan b. dawkins - 10:00 a.m. docket on january 28, 2026

(a) Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 298 730 257 748 94

Passcode: 9zK9cA25

(b) Dial in by phone

+1 703-719-4698,,444494306# United States, Alexandria

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 444 494 306#

B. MEETING LINKS FOR 2:00 P.M. DOCKET on january 28, 2026

there is no 2:00 p.m. motions day docket.

32-C. Motions Day - FILING DEADLINES for upcoming Motions Days.

updated 8/19/2025

(1) MOTIONS DAYS are GENERALLY the 2nd and 4th wednesdays of the month.

Motions Days are generally on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The schedule may change in May due to the Judicial Conference. Refer to Paragraph B below. Upcoming motions day dates:

(2) UPCOMING MOTIONS DAY DATES and FILING DEADLINES

A. FILING DEADLINES

for December 10, 2025 through June 24, 2026 (posted on 11/24/2025)

B. UPCOMING MOTIONS DAY DATES

January 14, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

January 28, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

February 11, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

February 25, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

March 11, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

March 25, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

April 8, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

April 22, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

May 6, 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month due to the Judicial Conference) - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

May 27, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

June 10, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

June 24, 2026 - filing deadlines posted on 11/24/2025

July 8, 2026

July 22, 2026

August 12, 2026

August 26, 2026

September 9, 2026

September 23, 2026

October 14, 2026

October 28, 2026

November 4, 2026 (1st Wednesday of the month due to the 11/11/26 holiday)

November 25, 2026 No 2:00pm docket on 11/25/2026

December 9, 2026

December 23, 2026

(3) MOTIONS DAY TIME LIMITATION PER CASE

A. 10:00am docket - 25 minutes per case

An unlimited number of Motions Day cases will be heard at 10:00 a.m. by the complete and timely filing of all required documents (a mandatory copy of all documents shall be delivered to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box when the document is filed in the Clerk's office).

B. 2:00Pm docket - more than 25 minutes but less than 3 hours

* Opposing counsel must agree to be available at 2:00pm on the specific motions day prior to calling a law clerk to reserve a spot.

* Call a law clerk at 703.746.4123 to reserve a 2:00pm time slot prior to filing a praecipe.

* File a docketing praecipe by the specified deadline.

(4) FILING DEADLINES

A. Filing deadlines are posted in (2) above.

B. STRICT DEADLINES. The Court has strict filing deadlines for all Motions Day documents.

(1) All filing deadlines are at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (for early closures, etc.)

(2) ORIGINALS. All originals (except exhibits) shall be filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

(3) MANDATORY CHAMBERS' COPY. A mandatory Chambers' copy shall be delivered to the 4th floor drop box when the document is filed.

(4) EXHIBITS. Exhibits and evidence binders shall be delivered to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box. Filing deadline: On the Friday 0.5 weeks prior to the Motions Day.

(5) DEADLINES AND HOLIDAYS. If a deadline falls on a holiday, the deadline is advanced (moved forward) one day for each that the Court is closed.

(6) LATE FILE DOCUMENTS may not be considered.

C. FIRST MOTION FILED ("INITIATING MOTION")

(1) FILING DEADLINE. The filing deadline for the first motion filed to be heard on a specific Motions Day is on the Friday 2.5 weeks prior to the Motions Day. File the original in the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. Also provide a copy to opposing counsel.

(2) BRIEFS IN SUPPORT to the Initiating Motion are due on the Wednesday two (2) weeks prior.

(3) OPPOSITIONS/RESPONSES to the Initiating Motion are due on the Wednesday one (1) week prior.

(4) RESPONSES BY MOVING PARTY to non-moving party's opposition/response will not be considered by the Court.

D. ADDITIONAL MOTIONS FILED

(1) FILING DEADLINE. The filing deadline for additional motions filed to be heard on the Motions Day as the Initiating Motion is on the Friday 1.5 weeks prior to the Motions Day. File the original in the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. Also provide a copy to opposing counsel.

(2) BRIEFS IN SUPPORT to the Additional Motion are due on the Wednesday one (1) week prior.

(3) OPPOSITIONS/RESPONSES to the Additional Motion are due on the Friday one-half (0.5) week prior.

(4) Responses by the moving party to non-moving party's opposition/response will not be considered by the Court.

E. CONTINUANCE TO A FUTURE MOTIONS DAY

(1) Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the day before Motions Day. Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 and notify opposing counsel, file an appropriate praecipe with the Clerk's office, deliver a mandatory copy of the praecipe to the 4th floor drop box, and provide a copy of the praecipe to opposing counsel.

(2) For continuance to a future Motions Day - Counsel shall file a new praecipe if the motion is being continued to a new Motions Day date.

F. EVIDENCE AND EXHIBITS

(1) Deadline: On the Friday one-half (0.5) weeks prior to the Motions Day. Deliver evidence and/or exhibits to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box. Do not file the evidence or exhibits in Room 307.

G. GAL REPORT

(1) Deadline: On the Friday one-half (0.5) weeks prior to the Motions Day. Deliver GAL report to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box. Do not file in Room 307.

H. MOTIONS TO COMPEL

(1) CHART OF SPECIFIC DEFICIENCIES. When filing a motion to compel, a good faith certification and chart of specific deficiencies is required to be filed when the motion to compel is filed. See page 5 of the Motions Day Guidance (posted in section 32-D) for additional instructions.

(2) REMOVAL OF A MOTION TO COMPEL. Deadline to call is 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the Motions Day hearing; (1) The moving party shall call a judicial law clerk in Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to advise the motion to compel is being removed from the docket. (2) Counsel shall notify opposing counsel that the motion to compel is being removed from the docket; and (3) Counsel shall also file an agreed order with the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers' copy to the 4th floor drop box.

I. ORDERS - ROPOSED ORDERS FOR MOTIONS DAY HEARINGS

Deadline: When the motion is filed, or no later than the Wednesday one (1) week prior to the Motions Day hearing. (a) File the original in the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box. (b) Also provide a copy to opposing counsel.

J. REMOVAL OF MOTIONS

(1) MOTIONS OTHER THAN MOTIONS TO COMPEL - Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the day before Motions Day. Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 and notify opposing counsel, file an appropriate praecipe with the Clerk's office, deliver a mandatory copy of the praecipe to the 4th floor drop box, and provide a copy of the praecipe to opposing counsel.

(2) MOTIONS TO COMPEL. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the day before Motions Day. Call a law clerk in Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to advise the motion is being removed from the docket, and also notify opposing counsel. Then file a removal praecipe with the Clerk's office, deliver a MANDATORY copy to the 4th floor drop box and opposing counsel.

32-D. Motions Day - INSTRUCTIONS (How to file a motion, etc.)

updated 4/8/2025

MOTIONS DAY –FILING AND NOTICING A MOTION, etc.

The remote Motions Day instructions, including filing a Remote Motions Day Praecipe with mandatory remote hearing language, must be followed.

Motions Day Guidance

Click on the link above for Motions Day guidance (updated 5/13/2024). The document includes detailed instructions for

All required procedures and documents.

Questions? Call a judicial law clerk in Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123

ORIGINALS are filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

MANDATORY Chambers' copy shall be delivered to the 4th floor drop box.

LIST OF UPCOMING MOTIONS DAY DATES AND SPECIFIC FILING DEADLINES

Refer to Section 32-C.

33. NAME CHANGE PETITION AND ORDER (City of Alexandria residents only)

Updated 1/23/2026

A. Adult Name Change Packet

Residency requirement. The person whose name is being changed must live in the City of Alexandria (not Fairfax County. Fairfax County residents must apply for a name change at Fairfax County Circuit Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (703.691.7320).
ADULT Name change packet has been prepared for pro se litigants (those persons without legal representation).
1. The packet includes general instructions for Alexandria Circuit Court and sample documents (name change petition and name change order; both documents are fill-in-the-blank forms).
2. Last update: July 2014
3. Free download https://alexlibraryva.org/law-library Scroll down to “Information Packets” on the lower left side of the webpage.
4. Hard copy (for a fee) Alexandria Law Library 520 King Street, Lower Level, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Open 9:00am to 2:00pm)
All documents are filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307). 703.746.4044.

B. MINOR NAME CHANGE PACKET

Residency requirement. The person whose name is being changed must live in the City of Alexandria (not Fairfax County. Fairfax County residents must apply for a name change at Fairfax County Circuit Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (703.691.7320).
Signatures of both parents are required on the
1. Petition; and
2. Order.
MINOR CHILD Name change packet has been prepared for pro se litigants (those persons without legal representation).
1. The packet includes general instructions for Alexandria Circuit Court and sample documents (name change petition and name change order; both documents are fill-in-the-blank forms).
2. Last update: November 2018
3. Free download https://alexlibraryva.org/law-library Scroll down to “Information Packets” on the lower left side of the webpage.
4. Hard copy (for a fee) Alexandria Law Library 520 King Street, Lower Level, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Open 9:00am to 2:00pm)
All documents are filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307). 703.746.4044.

C. COURT PERSONNEL CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE

No one in the courthouse can provide legal advice or assistance in completing a document or form.

If you need additional assistance, you must seek legal counsel.

Contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral at 703.548.4077 if you need help finding an attorney.

34. ORDERS (Proposed orders)

updated 1/23/2026

A. ORIGINAL documents are always filed with the Clerk's office (Room 307). 703.746.4044. The Clerk's office does not have electronic filing or accept emailed documents.

B. COPIES to Judges' Chambers are delivered to the 4th floor drop box. These copies are typically not entered (wait for the original to be received from the Clerk's office). Judges' Chambers does not accept emailed documents.

1. MOTIONS DAY - MANDATORY copies of all documents must be delivered to the 4th floor drop box

2. Courtesy copies of documents are optional.

Instructions

AGREED ORDERS OR FINAL DECREES. All agreed orders or Final Decrees require the signature of opposing counsel (or pro se litigant). Refer to "Signatures on Pleadings, Orders, Etc." section for additional guidance.
COMPETING ORDERS. After the hearing or trial has concluded, if counsel are unable to agree on the language of a proposed order regarding the judge's ruling, counsel shall submit opposing orders. Each counsel files their order with their signature, and the judge will enter the appropriate order.
GENERAL RECEIVER DEPOSITS. Refer to “General Receiver Deposits” section of this website.
JUDGMENT ORDERS. All Judgment Orders shall specifically name the defendant(s) upon which the judgment is granted in the last paragraph of the order.
MOTIONS DAY - PROPOSED ORDERS. The Court prefers that all proposed orders for future Motions Day hearings be filed when the remote Motions Day praecipe is filed. File the original with the Clerk’s office (Room 307), and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box (emails are not accepted).
NONSUIT ORDER
1. If a responsive pleading has been filed. The nonsuit order shall state this is the first nonsuit and that no counterclaims, crossclaims, or third-party claims by an adverse party have been filed. Opposing counsel's signature shall be included on the proposed order.
2. If the complaint has not been served or a responsive pleading has not been filed. The nonsuit order shall state that this is the first nonsuit and that no counterclaims, crossclaims, or third-party claims by an adverse party have been filed, and that a responsive pleading has not been filed. Plaintiff’s signature is the only signature required on the nonsuit order.

35. PAYMENT OF FUNDS INTO CIRCUIT COURT

updated 4/4/2025

NON-INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT. All funds paid into the Circuit Court will be deposited in the Clerk of Circuit Court's non-interest bearing account.
INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT. If counsel or parties desire funds to be deposited into an interest‑bearing account, they may do so by court order that directs the funds be paid directly to the General Receiver of the Court (not the Clerk of Circuit Court). The General Receiver shall deposit the funds in an interest bearing account until further order of the court. The General Receiver will not accept any funds until he has received a copy of the court’s order.

36. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES

updated 4/4/2025

Pretrial conferences

Pretrial conferences are mandatory for all divorce Equitable Distribution trials and any civil trial lasting more than two (2) days. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss with the judge and opposing counsel: outstanding issues, estimated length of trial, possibility of settlement; technology courtroom needed; remote witness testimony needed. *Counsel may also email a court administrator to request a tech courtroom for a trial. Motions, including motions to continue, cannot be heard at a pretrial conference and shall be scheduled separately from the pretrial conference.

Date/time/location for pretrial conference

The pretrial conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on a date certain four (4) to six (6) weeks prior to the trial date. The location of the pretrial conference is at the court's discretion.

By telephone conference call at assigned time

At the court's discretion, the pretrial conference may be conducted by telephone conference call. The Court will assign a specific time for the call-in telephone conference call. The Court will notify counsel and pro se litigants by email of the specific time and call-in instructions for the conference call. All counsel and pro se litigants shall coordinate one telephone call, and then call Judges' Chambers (703.746.4123).

In person in a courtroom at 9:00 a.m.

If the pretrial conference is held in-person, the pretrial conference will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.

Attendance at pretrial conferences.

Only counsel and pro se litigants attend pretrial conferences. Persons with legal representation do not attend pretrial conferences.

37. SCHEDULING A CIVIL TRIAL DATE

updated 1/123/2026

There are 3 options for counsel or pro se litigants to schedule a trial date (or hearing date).

(Option 1) Call Judges' Chambers together on the same telephone conference call
(Option 2) remote Motions Day hearing at 10:00 a.m. for a set-date hearing. Motions Days are typically the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
(Option 3) in-person Term Day hearing at 9:00 a.m. Term Day is typically the 2nd Monday of the month and is held in the 4th floor lobby.

(option 1) Call Judges' Chambers together on the same telephone conference call

Requirements: All defendant(s) have been served, the proof of service has been filed with the Clerk’s office (Room 307), and the defendant has filed a responsive pleading.

Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 together on the same telephone conference call. All counsel and pro se litigants must participate in the telephone conference call.
After selecting a trial date, file the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order within two weeks of scheduling the trial date. The Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order must be signed by all counsel and pro se litigants and is filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).
Copies of the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order that have been entered by a judge are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

(option 2) counsel SCHEDULEs a motions Day hearing to schedule a trial date

Requirements: All defendant(s) have been served, the proof of service has been filed with the Clerk’s office (Room 307), and the defendant has filed a responsive pleading.

Refer to the "Motions Day" sections of this website for Motions Day dates and deadlines, guidance, and the Remote Motions Day Praecipe .
After selecting a trial date, file the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order within two weeks of scheduling the trial date. The Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order must be signed by all counsel and pro se litigants and is filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).
Copies of the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order that have been entered by a judge are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

(option 3) counsel schedules a Term Day to select a trial date

Requirements: All defendant(s) have been served, the proof of service has been filed with the Clerk’s office (Room 307), and the defendant has filed a responsive pleading.

Refer to the "Term Day" section of this website for Term Day dates and deadlines, guidance, and the Term Day Praecipe.
After selecting a trial date, file the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order within two weeks of scheduling the trial date. The Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order must be signed by all counsel and pro se litigants and is filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307).
Copies of the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order that have been entered by a judge are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

38. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL CASES

updated 4/4/2025

Settlement conferences

Settlement conferences are upon request (all counsel or pro se litigants must agree to schedule a settlement conference). To the extent possible, the Judge presiding over the settlement conference will not hear the case.

Time and length of settlement conference

At 9:00 a.m. for up to one (1) hour.

settlement conference instructions

(Step 1; Schedule settlement conference). Counsel or pro se litigants call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 together on the same telephone conference call.

(Step 2; Deliver brief factual statements to Chambers). Not less than five (5) business days prior to the settlement conference, both parties shall deliver to Judges' Chambers a brief factual statement of the case from their viewpoint and a statement of the amount or conditions of demands or offers.

(Step 3; Attend settlement conference). Attorneys only. Only counsel and pro se litigants attend the settlement conference. The client or authorized representative must be available by phone during the conference. All attorneys should come to the settlement conference with decision-making and settlement authority.

39. SIGNATURES ON PLEADINGS, ORDERS, etc.

updated 2/19/2025

SIGNATURES. All documents filed (including pleadings and orders) must be signed by counsel for the filing party, or personally signed if the party is proceeding pro se. In accordance with Va. Code 8.01-271.1, “electronic signatures” are permissible.

SIGNATURE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS. The signature block shall include counsel or pro se party’s contact information, to include name, counsel’s bar number (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and email address (if any).

40. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS APPEALS

updated 4/4/2025

SIJS appeal trials / Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket

SIJS appeal trials are scheduled on the Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket. Consult this website > scroll to "Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket for available dates and deadline information.

(Step 1; proof of service). Proof of service is required by § 16.1-296.

(Step 2; determine hearing date and deadline) Consult this website > scroll to "Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket for available dates and deadline information. Note: Before scheduling the trial date, counsel is advised that proof of service is required by § 16.1-296 and that the trial date should be scheduled far enough in advance to allow return of such service. The proof of publication (if needed) shall be filed in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) at least seven (7) days prior to the trial date, with a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy delivered to the 4th floor drop box. Service required under § 16.1-296 will be reviewed by the Court in advance of the trial date. If service cannot be completed or waived by the trial date, the case will be removed from the docket, and counsel will be contacted regarding effectuating service.

(Step 3; schedule trial date) To schedule a trial date, counsel or pro se litigant shall

(a) Call Judges’ Chambers at 703.746.4123 to schedule the appeal trial. This option is available only if opposing counsel or another interested party is not expected to appear at the selection of trial date hearing; or

(b) Appear in-person for Selection of Trial Date hearing held in the 4th floor lobby on the 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. (or on the next business day if the 2nd Monday of the month is a holiday).

(Step 4; schedule interpreter if necessary). Instructions are on this website > scroll to "Interpreter Services".

(Step 5; file additional documents). If necessary, the following documents are required to be filed at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date.

Proof of service, proof of publication or signed waiver of service.

Notice of hearing.

Final order

(Step 6; Attend in-person trial). The trial will be held in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Consult the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.

(Step 7; obtain copies) Copies of the final order are available in the Clerk's office (Room 307) after the trial.

41. STATEMENT OF FACTS

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Refer to “Appeals” section.

42. STATUS CONFERENCE (DOCKET CALL)

updated 1/15/2026

(1) status conference notice

Status Conference (docket call) notice for February 9, 2026.

(2) to discuss service issues

After 4 months from the date of initiation, all civil cases are scheduled for a status conference (docket call) to discuss service issues. Alexandria Circuit Court’s goal is to have all civil cases resolved within one year of the filing date (the case is ended when the final order is entered by a judge).

To respond to the status conference (docket call) notice.

1. Do not come to Court. Status conferences are held by telephone call with a court administrator only. You may call as early as possible (no need to wait until the day of the status conference/docket call).

2. If you have legal counsel - Give the notice to your attorney (your attorney will call the Court).

3. Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 as soon as possible. Telephone hours are 8:30am to 1:00pm, and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Keep trying to call if the telephones are busy.

(3) to set a trial date

After 4 months from the date of initiation, all civil cases are scheduled for a status conference (docket call) to set a trial date if appropriate. Alexandria Circuit Court’s goal is to have all civil cases resolved within one year of the filing date (the case is ended when the final order is entered by a judge).

To respond to the status conference (docket call) notice.

2. If you have legal counsel - Give the notice to your attorney (your attorney will call the Court).

3. Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 as soon as possible. Telephone hours are 8:30am to 1:00pm, and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Keep trying to call if the telephones are busy.

4. All counsel or pro se litigants shall call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 together on the same telephone call to schedule a trial date.

5. (file Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order). Counsel and pro se litigants shall file a fully-endorsed Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order within two (2) weeks after scheduling a trial date. The order shall be filed in the Clerk's office (Room 307). If the pretrial scheduling order is not filed in the Clerk's office within 2 weeks after setting a trial date, the Court will prepare and mail the order to all counsel and pro se litigants.

(4) Failure to respond to status conference (docket call) notice may result in the case being discontinued

The Court may enter a discontinuance order that removes the case from the active case docket if plaintiff’s counsel (or pro se plaintiff) does not contact Judges’ Chambers by 1:00 p.m. on the date of the status conference.

43. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS

updated 4/4/2025

43-A. Uncontested settlement: Remote Motions Day hearing at 10:00 a.m. for entry of order

43-B. Uncontested settlement: In-person hearing at 9:00 a.m. for entry of order

43-A. uncontested settlement: REmote Motions Day hearing at 10:00 a.m.

updated 4/4/2025

Motions Day hearings are at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. (The schedule may change in May due to the Judicial Conference. Consult the posted calendar for specific Motions Day dates.)

(Step 1; File initiating documents) File all initiating documents with the Clerk’s office (Room 307) and deliver a mandatory Chambers' copy to the 4th floor drop box. Refer to “General Receiver Deposits” for General Receiver information.

Application for approval of structured settlement

Notice of proposed transfer

Final order containing the statutory requirements for structured settlements.

(Step 2; Schedule the Motions Day hearing) File a Remote Motions Day Praecipe (with mandatory remote hearing language and the email addresses of opposing counsel and all interested parties) prior to the deadline with the Clerk’s Office (Room 307), deliver a copy to opposing counsel, and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box. Refer to the “Motions Day” sections of this website for instructions and filing deadlines.

(Step 3; receive Motions Day meeting link) Two (2) business days prior to the Motions Day, the Court will email the Microsoft Teams meeting link and telephone call-in number to all persons whose email addresses were included on the remote Motions Day praecipe. The information will also be posted to the Court's website (under the "Motions Day" sections).

(Step 4; Attend Motions Day hearing) Counsel and the payee must attend the final hearing, unless good cause exists and a fully-endorsed waiver is filed with the Court. Use the MS Teams meeting link or telephone call-in number to attend the remote hearing. The court may enter the final order if appropriate (and if the proposed order was filed and a mandatory Chambers' copy delivered to the 4th floor drop box prior to the hearing).

(Step 5; copies of final order) Copies of the entered order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

43-B. Uncontested settlement: In-person hearing at 9:00 a.m. for entry of order

Application for approval of structured settlement

Notice of proposed transfer

Final order containing the statutory requirements for structured settlements.

(Step 2; Schedule the Uncontested 9:00 a.m. hearing)

Consult this website for available dates and deadlines. > Scroll to "Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket".

Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to schedule the hearing.

(Step 3; File required document)

File the Notice of hearing in the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers' copy to the 4th floor drop box.

(Step 4; Attend hearing) Counsel, interested parties, and the payee shall must attend the final hearing, unless good cause exists and a fully-endorsed waiver is filed with the Court. The in-person hearing will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.

(Step 5; copies of final order) Copies of the entered order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

44. SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA - GENERAL INFORMATION

The Supreme Court of Virginia's primary purpose is to review the decisions of lower courts in which appeals have been allowed. The Court, which is located in Richmond, also has the power to issue writs of mandamus, habeas corpus, and prohibition; it has original jurisdiction in cases of judicial censure and removal. The Court has seven justices who are elected by joint vote of both houses of the General Assembly and are commissioned by the Governor to serve 12-year terms. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is the administrative head of the state judicial system. For more information, visit the Supreme Court of Virginia web site.

45. TECHNOLOGY IN ALEXANDRIA CIRCUIT COURT (CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TRIALS)

Updated 11/25/2025

A. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND QUESTIONS

updated 10/20/2025

(A-1) Every thursday from 8:00am to 9:00am in Courtroom no. 1 on the 4th floor

(A-2) bring to training

Your laptop, cables, digital media device, and electronic evidence (the same equipment you will use at trial). The laptop should have Windows OS or Mac OS and a native HDMI port (or bring a HDMI dongle/converter).

(A-3) at the Training

You and Courts IT staff will test your equipment and electronic evidence (on a flash drive) with the Court's equipment. It is mandatory that this testing/training be completed prior to the trial (hearing) date as Courts IT staff may not be available during the trial to provide assistance.

(A-4) Technology courtroom or tech cart questions 703.746.4310 (Courts IT)

(A-5) tech courtroom availability 703.746.4335 judges' chambers

(A-6) REmote witness testimony questions 703.746.4335 judges' chambers

B. TECHNOLOGY COURTROOMS - GENERAL INFORMATION

used for eLECTRONIC Evidence presentation

updated 10/20/2025

Several Circuit Court courtrooms have been equipped with technology to present electronic evidence (on a flash drive) to display video depositions, etc.

(B-1) Step 1: RESERVE A TECHNOLOGY COURTROOM

Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to reserve a technology courtroom. Reservations are on a first-come, first-reserved basis for both criminal and civil trials. Telephones are answered 8:30am to 1:00pm; 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

(b-2) step 2: Take mandatory training prior to the trial date

See above

(B-3) On the day of trial or hearing

1. Bring your laptop and cables to connect to the Court's equipment. This should be the same laptop that you used at the training session. The laptop should have Windows OS or Mac OS and a native HDMI port (or bring a HDMI dongle/converter).

2. Bring your electronic electronic evidence (digital media device). The digital evidence must be in printed form or on a flash drive for the Court to keep if the evidence is admitted. Otherwise, the Court will have to keep your device and the electronic evidence that you displayed from that device.

3. The person presenting the electronic evidence is expected to operate the equipment WITHOUT ASSISTANCE as Courts IT staff may not be available to provide assistance during the trial or hearing.

C. REMOTE WITNESS TESTIMONY (via microsoft teams with the court's tech cart)

updated 10/20/2025

(C-1) REQUEST judge's permission to allow remote witness testimony

A. All requests for remote witness testimony must be approved by a Judge in advance of the trial date. PERMISSION IS GRANTED FOR GOOD CAUSE ONLY.

B. CONTACT OPPOSING COUNSEL to determine if your request for remote witness testimony will be agreed or objected to.

C. PREPARE WRITTEN REQUEST (motion or letter)

(1) ask the Judge's permission

(2) include the name of the person who will be testifying remotely and the reason why the person cannot testify in person

(3) include opposing counsel's position on the remote witness testimony request (do they object or agree to the request)

D. FILE the request in Room 307, deliver a copy to the 4th floor drop box to expedite the Judge's decision, and provide a copy to opposing counsel.

(C-2) OPPOSING COUNSEL'S OBJECTIONS TO REQUEST

If opposing counsel objects to the request, a written objection shall be filed with the Clerk's office; deliver a mandatory copy to the 4th floor drop box; and provide a copy to opposing counsel. A judge will review the request and objection, and counsel will be notified of the Judge's decision.

(C-3) JUDGE'S DECISION

A court administrator will contact counsel with the judge's decision.

(C-4) RESERVE TECH CART call COURTS IT 703.746.4310

Advance reservations are required.

(C-5) TAKE MANDATORY ADVANCE TRAINING

See above

(C-6) ISSUE MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING INVITATION

(1) The Court uses only Microsoft Teams, which is a free download available at www.microsoft.com.

(2) The Meeting Invitation must include (a) the name of the case and docket number; (b) trial date and time; and (c) a reminder for recipients to download the Microsoft Teams application to their device prior to the meeting if needed (MS Teams is a free download available at www.microsoft.com).

(3) The Meeting Invitation must be emailed at least two (2) business days prior to the trial date by the persons listed below.

(a) testifying witness; (b) opposing counsel and GAL (if any); (c) the court administrators (call 703.746.4123 for the court administrators' email addresses)

(C-7) AGREED REMOTE WITNESS TESTIMONY ORDER

An agreed order granting permission for the witness to testify by audiovisual means under Rule 1:27 must be presented at the start of the trial.

(C-8) AFFIDAVIT REGARDING REMOTE TESTIMONY FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

If applicable, an affidavit for testimony outside the Commonwealth of Virginia must be presented at the start of trial.

(C-9) AT THE TRIAL OR HEARING - OPERATE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT ASSISTANCE

On the day of trial, counsel or pro se litigant starts the remote witness testimony at the appropriate time. Counsel or pro se litigant is expected to operate the Court’s equipment without assistance. Courts IT staff may not be available for assistance.

46. TERM DAY

updated 10/14/2025

Purpose of Term Day is to select a trial date after proper service has been effected.

Term Day Dates - Term Day is at 9:00 a.m. on the second Monday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November of each year. If a Term Day falls on a holiday, the Term Day will be held the next day Court is open. Refer to the Court’s calendar for the specific Term Days in the year.

November 10, 2025 TERM DAY *November 5, 2025 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

January 12, 2026 TERM DAY *January 7, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

March 9, 2026 TERM DAY *March 4, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

May 11, 2026 TERM DAY *May 6, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

July 13, 2026 TERM DAY *July 8, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

September 14, 2026 TERM DAY *September 9, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

November 9, 2026 TERM DAY *November 4, 2026 is the filing deadline (the Wednesday prior to the Term Day)

Schedule a Case for Term Day

(Step 1; file a Term Day praecipe). Counsel (or pro se litigant) shall a Term Day Praecipe with the Clerk’s office (Room 307) prior to the deadline. The deadline is the Wednesday prior to the Term Day.

(Step 2: Serve opposing counsel or pro se litigant) with the Term Day praecipe. Instructions are on the Term Day praecipe.

(Step 3: Schedule trial date), either by

(1) Call Judges' Chambers prior to the Term Day - Call 703.746.4123 together on the same telephone conference call prior to the Term Day date. After scheduling the trial date, file a fully completed and endorsed (signed) Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order with the Clerk's office (Room 307) within two (2) weeks after scheduling the trial date.

(2) Appear together at the Term Day hearing at 9:00 a.m. in the 4th floor lobby at 520 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 to select an agreed trial date. After scheduling the trial date, sign the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order that is prepared by a court administrator.

Other options for counsel to schedule a trial date

(1) Call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 - All counsel or pro se litigants call together on the same telephone call; or

(2) Schedule a Set-date motion the remote Motions Day docket (refer to “Motions Day” sections for instructions).

47. TRIALS - CIVIL TRIALS - GENERAL INFORMATION

updated 4/4/2025

Refer to individual sections of this website for additional guidance. Call Judges’ Chambers (703.746.4123) if you need additional instruction.

Location of TRIALS AND HEARINGS

In-person.

All trials and hearings are held in‑person in a courtroom at 520 King Street, 4th floor, Alexandria, VA 22314. Refer to the docket that is posted on the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment. Totally remote trials are not allowed in Alexandria Circuit Court, except for the following.

Remote hearings

Motions Day hearings will continue to be held remotely until further notice. Refer to “Motions Day” sections of this website.

Telephone hearings

Status Conferences will be held by telephone only. Refer to “Status Conference’ section of this website.

MOTIoNS - PRETRIAL

All pretrial motions exceeding 5 minutes, including motions in limine, shall be duly noticed for and argued on a Civil Motions Day prior to the trial date. Refer to the "Motions Day” sections on this website for guidance.

For last-minute motions to be heard on the day of trial (time limit: 5 minutes total). The motion shall be heard for good cause only; and only if the motion was filed no later than two (2) business days prior to the trial date, with a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy delivered to the 4th floor drop box, AND counsel called Judges' Chambers (703.746.4123) to advise that the motion in limine was been filed and delivered to Judges' Chambers.

MISCELLANEOUS

(1) Start Time is at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise approved by the Court.

(2) Multiple day trials The subsequent day of a trial (Day 2, etc.) may start at 9:00 a.m. at the judge’s discretion. Counsel and experts shall arrange their schedules accordingly.

(3) Witness and expert availability. To avoid Court having to recess early or start late, counsel shall make every effort to have their witnesses and experts available and ready to testify. Requests to stagger witnesses and/or experts shall be made at least two (2) business days prior to the start of the trial and will be granted for good cause. To request staggered witnesses and/or experts, counsel shall deliver a written letter to Judges' Chambers’ 4th floor drop box and include the proposed schedule of witnesses/experts. The Judges will either approve, disapprove or schedule a conference call with counsel to discuss the request.

48. UNCONTESTED DOCKET AT 9:00 A.M.

Updated 1/6/2026

A. cases on the uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket

Alexandria Circuit Court holds an uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket on a Friday once or twice a month for an unlimited number of the following types of cases. The uncontested docket is on FRIDAYS, typically the same week as Motions Day (Motions Days are generally the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month). Scroll down for specific hearing dates and scheduling/filing deadlines.

B. UPCOMING DATES OF the UNCONTESTED 9:00 A.M. DOCKET

The scheduling and filing deadline is on the Thursday three (3) weeks prior to the hearing date (unless that date is a holiday, in which case the deadline is extended to the next business day). Counsel shall call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 prior to filing all of the required documents with the Clerk's office prior to the deadline.

January 16, 2026 hearing date - 12/23/2025 filing/scheduling deadline i(early; court is closed on December 24, 25 and 26)

January 30, 2026 hearing date - 1/8/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

February 13, 2026 hearing date - 1/22/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

February 27, 2026 hearing date - 2/5/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

March 13, 2026 hearing date - 2/19/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

March 27, 2026 hearing date - 3/5/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

April 10, 2026 hearing date - 3/19/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

April 24, 2026 hearing date - 4/2/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

May 8, 2026 hearing date (early due to Judicial Conference) - 4/16/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

May 29, 2026 hearing date - 5/7/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

June 12, 2026 hearing date - 5/21/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

June 26, 2026 hearing date - 6/4/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

July 10, 2026 hearing date - 6/18/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

July 24, 2026 hearing date - 7/2/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

August 14, 2026 hearing date - 7/23/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

August 28, 2026 hearing date - 8/6/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

September 11, 2026 hearing date - 8/20/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

September 25, 2026 hearing date - 9/3/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

October 16, 2026 hearing date - 9/24/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

October 30, 2026 hearing date - 10/8/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

November 13, 2026 hearing date - 10/22/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

December 11, 2026 hearing date - 11/19/2026 filing/scheduling deadline

C. CASES THAT MAY BE SCHEDULED ON AN UNCONTESTED 9:00 A.M. DOCKET

APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN (UNCONTESTED). Refer to “Appointment of Guardians” section of this website for additional guidance.
DIVORCES (UNCONTESTED ORE TENUS HEARING). Refer to “Divorces” section of this website for additional guidance.
GARNISHMENTS (UNCONTESTED). An in-person garnishment return hearing may be scheduled on the 9:00 a.m. uncontested docket only if the judgment debtor’s email address and/or telephone number are not available and verifiable. Otherwise, the garnishment hearing shall be scheduled on a remote Motions Day (refer to “Motions Day” sections for guidance).
INFANT SETTLEMENT HEARING (UNCONTESTED). Refer to “Infant Settlement” section of this website.
SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS APPEALS. Refer to “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Appeals” and "Interpreter Services" section of this website. Counsel or the pro se litigant must arrange for an interpreter if necessary (Circuit Court does not arrange for an interpreter).
WRONGFUL DEATH HEARINGS. Refer to “Wrongful Death Hearings” section of this website.

D. INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE A CASE FOR THE uncontested 9:00 A.M. DOCKET

All cases except for garnishments

(Step 1; File paperwork) Confirm that the initiating paperwork has been filed in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) or the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status appeal has been noticed for a selection of trial date hearing.
(Step 2; Call Judges' Chambers) Call 703.746.4123 prior to the scheduling deadline to schedule an uncontested hearing.
(Step 3; File remaining documents) File all remaining documents in the Clerk's office (Room 307) prior to the filing deadline. Remaining documents include praecipe regarding the hearing date, final order, etc.
(Step 4; File GAL report if necessary) At least three (3) business days prior to the hearing date, file the GAL report (if required) with the Clerk's office and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers' copy to the 4th floor drop box (emails are not accepted).
(Step 5; Attend hearing) The in-person hearing will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.
(Step 6; copies of final order) Copies of the entered order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

Garnishment cases (in-person return hearings)

(Step 1; call Judges' Chambers) Call 703.746.4123 to schedule the garnishment return hearing prior to the scheduling deadline.
(Step 2; file garnishment request) File the request for garnishment with the Clerk's office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers' copy to the 4th floor drop box.
(Step 3; file all remaining documents) with the Clerk's office (Room 307) prior to the filing deadline. Remaining documents include praecipe regarding the hearing date, final order, etc.
(Step 4; Attend hearing) The in-person hearing will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Refer to the 4th floor bulletin board for courtroom assignment.
(Step 5; copies of final order) Copies of the entered order are available from the Clerk's office (Room 307).

49. UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER

Updated 4/4/2025

Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order (updated Nov 2019) A Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order is required for all civil cases and shall be in the form prescribed by Rule 1:18 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia. After selecting a trial date, a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order shall be completed and signed by counsel and/or pro se litigants. If the trial date is selected by telephone, the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court (Room 307) within two (2) weeks.

50. WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT HEARINGS (UNCONTESTED)

Updated 4/4/2025

50-A: Wrongful Death Order entered without a hearing

50-B: Remote Motions Day hearing at 10:00 a.m.

50-C: In-Person hearing at 9:00 a.m.

50-A. WITHOUT A HEARING - ENTRY OF WRONGFUL DEATH FINAL ORDER

(Step 1; file all required documents) in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box. Required documents include

Petition seeking approval of a wrongful death settlement

Proposed order appointing Guardian ad Litem (refer to “Guardian ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website for additional guidance)

Proposed final order (refer to “General Receiver Deposits” section for additional instructions).

GAL report

A signed statement from all parties consenting to waive their appearance at the court hearing

(Step 2; Court review). A judicial law clerk reviews the documents. Counsel will be contacted if corrections or additional documents are necessary.

(Step 3; entry of order). A judge will enter the final order without a hearing.

(Step 4; obtain copies). Copies of the entered order will be available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

50-B: REMOTE MOTIONS DAY at 10:00 a.m. - ENTRY OF WRONGFUL DEATH FINAL ORDER

Motions Day hearings are held remotely at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. (The schedule may change in May due to the Judicial Conference. Consult the posted calendar for specific Motions Day dates.)

Instructions - Refer to the “Motions Day” sections of this website for instructions and filing deadlines.

(Step 1; file all required documents) in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box. Required documents include

Petition seeking approval of a wrongful death settlement

Proposed order appointing Guardian ad Litem (refer to “Guardian ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website for additional guidance)

Proposed final order (refer to “General Receiver Deposits” section for additional instructions).

(Step 2; schedule the remote Motions Day hearing). File a remote Motions Day praecipe with the Clerk’s office and deliver a mandatory copy to Judges’ Chambers’ 4th floor drop box (no need to wait until after the order appointing the Guardian ad Litem has been entered).

Motions Day Praecipe for Remote Hearings (posted 5-13-2024). The Court strongly encourages use of the Remote Motions Day praecipe which includes the mandatory remote hearing language and space for the moving party to include the required email addresses of the moving party, the non-moving party and all interested parties.

(Step 3; File the GAL report for a remote Motions Day hearing). No later than three (3) days prior to the Motions Day hearing date, file the GAL report with the Clerk’s office and deliver a mandatory copy to Judges’ Chambers’ 4th floor drop box.

(Step 4; receive Motions Day meeting link) Two (2) business days prior to the Motions Day, the Court will email the Microsoft Teams meeting link and telephone call-in number to all persons whose email addresses were included on the remote Motions Day praecipe. The information will also be posted to the Court's website (under the "Motions Day" sections).

(Step 5; Attend Motions Day hearing) Use the MS Teams meeting link or telephone call-in number to attend the remote hearing. If a meeting link is not received, please refer to the docket and meeting links that are posted to this website (scroll to “Motions Day” sections).

(Step 6; obtain copies of order). Copies of the entered order will be available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

50-C: IN-PERSON HEARING ON THE UNCONTESTED 9:00 a.m. DOCKET

Wrongful death settlement orders may also be entered on an uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket, held on a Friday, typically once or twice a month. Refer to “Uncontested Docket” section of this website for specific hearing dates and deadline. Call a Judicial Law Clerk (703.746.4123) if you do not understand a procedure.

(Step 1; file all required documents) in the Clerk’s office (Room 307) and deliver a MANDATORY Chambers’ copy to the 4th floor drop box. Required documents include

Petition seeking approval of a wrongful death settlement

Proposed order appointing Guardian ad Litem (refer to “Guardian ad Litem Appointment Order” section of this website for additional guidance)

Proposed final order (refer to “General Receiver Deposits” section for additional instructions).

(Step 2; schedule the uncontested 9:00 a.m. hearing). After consulting the list of available dates in the "Uncontested 9:00 a.m. docket" section of this website, call Judges' Chambers at 703.746.4123 to schedule the hearing.

(Step 3; File remaining documents) at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date.

Notice of hearing

Guardian ad Litem report. No later than three (3) days prior to the hearing date, file the GAL report with the Clerk’s office and deliver a mandatory copy to Judges’ Chambers’ 4th floor drop box.

(Step 4; attend the in-person hearing). All interested parties attend the in-person hearing. The hearing will be held in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse at 520 King Street Alexandria VA 22314. Please check the 4th floor bulletin board for the courtroom assignment.

(Step 5; obtain copies of order). Copies of the entered order will be available in the Clerk's office (Room 307).

Circuit Court Judges

A. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES

1. LOCAL PROCEDURES - CIVIL AND CRIMINAL

LOCAL PROCEDURES – CIVIL

LOCAL PROCEDURES –CRIMINAL

https://www.alexandriava.gov/courts/circuit-court-local-procedures-criminal

2. CONTACT INFORMATION - JUDGES' CHAMBERS & COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY

A. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES

B. COURT ADMINISTRATORS

C. JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS (STAFF ATTORNEYS)

D. COURTS IT 703.746.4310

3. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") ACCOMMODATIONS

4. APPEALS FROM GDC or JDR TO CIRCUIT COURT

5. APPEALS FROM CIRCUIT COURT to the Virginia Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Virginia

6. ATTORNEY REFERRAL

7. CALENDARS FOR CIRCUIT COURT

A. 2026 COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR

C. 2026 Monthly Calendar

D. Criminal Local Procedures for Alexandria Circuit Court

8. CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PROHIBITED ITEMS.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES Policy - APPLIES TO ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE ALEXANDRIA COURTHOUSE (including attorneys)

9. CHURCH TRUSTEE

10. COMMISSIONERS IN CHANCERY

CONTACT INFORMATION

11. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS FOR CIVIL CASES

12. COPIES TO JUDGES' CHAMBERS

13. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA - GENERAL INFORMATION

14-A. DIVORCE SECTION - UNCONTESTED CASE - PRO SE DIVORCE PACKET

Pro Se Uncontested Divorce Packet

14-B. DIVORCE SECTION - ANNULMENTS

14-C. DIVORCE SECTION - CONTESTED DIVORCE CASES

14-D. DIVORCE SECTION - DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE FILED

15. EMERGENCY HEARINGS IN CIVIL CASES

16. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS

August 2026 to August 2028 Term. (Closed; position was filled in August 2025)

August 2027 to August 209 Term. (OPEN; APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTD NOW ON A ROLLING BASIS).

17. EXHIBITS

18. EXPUNGEMENTS

19. FILING DOCUMENTS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT

20. FORMS AND PRAECIPES

21. GARNISHMENTS

A. OPTION 1 (preferred method) on a REMOTE MOTIONS DAY HEARING.

B. Option 2 (Less Preferred Method) At an in-person hearing on the 9:00am uncontested docket (on a non-Motions Day)

that is held on a Friday once or twice a month; refer to "Uncontested 9:00am docket for specific dates).

22. GENERAL RECEIVER DEPOSITS

23. GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR - APPOINTMENT OF

23-A. CONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING on the 10:00 a.m. docket (on a non-Motions day)

23-B. UNCONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING on the 9:00 a.m. uncontested docket (on a Friday once or twice a month)

23-C. UNCONTESTED REMOTE MOTIONS DAY HEARING AT 10:00 A.M.

MOTIONS DAYS are typically the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

24. GUARDIAN AD LITEM (APPOINTMENT ORDER) list for infant settlements and wrongful death hearings

25. INCLEMENT WEATHER / EMERGENCY CLOSURE POLICY

26. INFANT SETTLEMENT HEARINGS - CONTESTED and UNCONTESTED

26-A CONTESTED IN-PERSON HEARING: 10:00 a.m.

THE Parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse

26-B. Uncontested Entry of order without a hearing

26-C. Uncontested Remote Motions Day Hearing: 10:00 a.m.

26-D. Uncontested In-Person Hearing: 9:00 a.m.

THE Parties-in-interest attend the hearing in-person in a courtroom on the 4th floor of the courthouse

27. INTERPRETER SERVICES

A. Complete the Foreign Language Interpreter Request Form

B. CONFIRM REQUEST was received

C. CANCEL INTERPRETER if necessary

28-A. JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT

Do not become a scam victim.

JURORS WHO FAIL TO APPEAR FOR JURY DUTY IN ALEXANDRIA

Report all suspicious phone calls to the Alexandria Police Department (703.746.4444).

28-B. JURY QUESTIONNAIRES FOR 2025

28. JURY SERVICES - FOR SUMMONSED JURORS AND TRIAL COUNSEL

(A) FOR JURORS WHO HAVE BEEN SUMMONSED FOR JURY DUTY

CIRCUIT COURT - 520 King Street Alexandria VA 22314

(1) REPORTING LOCATION

(2) NO CELL PHONES, SMART DEVICES, ELECTRONICS or OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS

(3) QUESTIONS FROM JURORS.

(4) JURY DUTY SCAMS. DO NOT PAY ANYONE WHO ADVISES YOU MISSED JURY DUTY. YOU will not be called by a deputy SHERIFF, POLICE or the Court. (see above).

(B) FOR COUNSEL - JURY TRIAL NOT GOING FORWARD - counsel shall contact Judges' Chambers

(C) FOR COUNSEL - JURY INSTRUCTIONS

(D) FOR COUNSEL - JUROR LISTS

(1) WEEKLY LIST - From clerk's office (room 307)

AVAILABLE 5 days prior to trial date