Courts for Colonial Heights cases
Colonial Heights is an independent city with its own courts, separate from Chesterfield County even though the two share a border.
- Colonial Heights General District Court, 550 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Misdemeanors, traffic and DUI charges, preliminary hearings in felony cases and smaller civil claims.
- Colonial Heights Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Custody, visitation and support, juvenile cases, and charges between family or household members.
- Colonial Heights Circuit Court. Felony trials, divorces, larger civil cases and appeals from the district courts.
Many traffic and DUI charges in Colonial Heights come from stops on Interstate 95 and the Boulevard, and drivers charged there are often from somewhere else. If you live outside the area, ask about what can be handled without extra trips to court.
How we help clients in Colonial Heights
- Criminal defense. Misdemeanor and felony charges, from the first court date through trial or appeal.
- DUI. A review of the stop, the field tests and the breath or blood result, and a defense built on what the evidence actually shows.
- Divorce, custody and family law. Contested and uncontested divorce, custody and visitation, child support and spousal support.
- Business and contract law. Breach of contract claims, business disputes and collection of unpaid accounts.
Before your court date
Call as early as you can. Time before the first hearing is used to request the evidence, speak with the other side and prepare. Bring every document you were given, and write down the names of any witnesses while the details are fresh. If the police want to speak with you, you have the right to talk to a lawyer first.
Common questions
I was charged in Colonial Heights but live elsewhere. Where is my case heard?
In Colonial Heights. The court is decided by where the incident happened, not where you live. Your summons or warrant names the court and the date.
Is Colonial Heights part of Chesterfield County for court purposes?
No. Colonial Heights is an independent city with its own courts and its own Commonwealth's Attorney, so a case there is handled separately from Chesterfield.
This page is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Reading it or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations and procedures can change, so confirm the details on your own paperwork. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a future outcome.