Courts
Courts
Circuit Court of Loudoun County
18 E. Market St.
18 E. Market St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0270 Fax: 703-777-0676
Web site: www.loudoun.gov/circuitcourt
The Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil claims of more than $15,000, divorce cases, and disputes over wills and property. It shares jurisdiction with General District Court for civil suits involving $4,500 to $15,000. It hears appeals from General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Gary M. Clemens, Clerk of the Circuit Court
703-777-0270Email: circuitclerk@loudoun.gov
Web site: www.loudoun.gov/clerk/index.html
Loudoun County General District Court
18 E. Market St.
Second Floor, Courtroom 3
Second floor, Courtroom 3
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0310 703-777-0312
Web site: www.courts.state.va.us/courts/gd/Loudoun/home.html
The General District Court tries misdemeanor criminal cases and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies. It also handles most traffic tickets and civil suits of as much as $15,000.
Judith S. Waddell, Clerk of the Court
703-777-0310Loudoun General District Court, Traffic Division
18 E. Market St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0312 Fax: 703-771-5284
Web site: www.loudoun.gov/government/courts.htm#generaldistrictcourt
The court hears cases involving traffic violations for the towns, county, state and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police.
Office of the Magistrate
116-G Edwards Ferry Rd.
116-G Edwards Ferry Rd.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0383
Web site: www.loudoun.gov/government/magistrate.htm#current
The court provides an independent review of complaints brought to the office by police officers, sheriffs, deputies and residents. Magistrates are trained to issue search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants and summonses and to set bail. Magistrates may assist the public by providing information on judicial system processes and procedures.
18 E. Market St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0300
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court hears cases involving juvenile offenses as well as family-related cases such as child abuse or neglect, spouse abuse, child support, custody disputes and foster care.
Mark V. Crowley, Director
703-777-0303Email: jcsu@loudoun.gov
Web site: www.loudoun.gov/csu/index.htm
Eastern District
U.S. Attorney's Office of Virginia
2100 Jamieson Ave.
Alexandria, Va., 22314
703-299-3700
Web site: www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
Legal Services
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
109 N. King St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-7450 Fax: 703-771-7066
Web site: lawhelp.org/program/1569/
Provides legal advice and representation on civil cases for qualified low-income individuals.
Prosecutors
Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
20 E. Market St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-777-0242
Email: oca@loudoun.gov
Web site: www.co.loudoun.va.us/depts/commatty.htm
James E. Plowman, Commonwealth's Attorney
Public Defenders
Leesburg Public Defender Office
3 E. Market St.
Leesburg, Va., 20176
703-771-2507 Fax: 703-771-2517
The Leesburg office is responsible for Fauquier, Loudoun and Rappahannock counties.
Warrenton Satellite Office
Bishop Building
16 Horner St., Warrenton
540-347-6390
Fax: 540-347-6391
Lorie E. O'Donnell, Public Defender
703-771-2507
Fax: 703-771-2517