Westmoreland County Courts are part of the Commonwealth of Virginia Court System. Its purpose is to provide an independent, accessible, responsive forum for the just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect all rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States and Virginia Constitutions.

You'll find the Westmoreland County Courts at:
George D. English Building
111 Polk Street
Montross, Virginia 22520

COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
Represents the people of Virginia in prosecuting criminal violations, felonies, and Class 1 misdemeanors. The position is similar to that of the District Attorney in many other states. Enforces regulatory violations, the Voting Rights Act and conflict of interest law. Represents state agencies in county proceedings. The Commonwealth's Attorney is an elected office with a 4-year term.

Dean J. Atkins
PO Box 967
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0114

CIRCUIT COURT
Virginia's General Assembly elects circuit court judges for 8-year terms.

Harry T. Taliaferro, III, Judge
George Mason, III, Judge
Tel: 804-493-0108

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
The Clerk of the Court is the official court administrator. She is responsible for recording deeds, issuing and recording marriage licenses, serving as probate judge, maintaining court files, preparing jury lists and issuing summons. The Clerk of the court is an elective office with an 8-year term.

Gwynne Chatham
PO Box 307
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0108

GENERAL DISTRICT COURT
The General Assembly elects general district court judges for 6-year terms.

Gordon Wilkins, Judge
PO Box 688
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0105

Jane Branson, General District Court Clerk
Tel: 804-493-0105

JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT
The General Assembly elects juvenile and domestic relations district court judges for 6-year terms.

J. Maston Davis, Judge
PO Box 451
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0117

Lynn Coates, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Clerk

JUVENILE PROBATION/INTAKE SERVICES
The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age.

Kelly Standbridge
Probation Counselor
Tel: 804-493-0118

County Magistrate
Tel: 804-493-8066

Victim Witness Program Director
Tel: 804-493-9690

LEGAL SERVICES

Rappahannock Legal Services, Inc.
PO Box 1662, 306 Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
TEL:800-572-3094

Virginia Lawyer Referral Service
707 East Main St., Suite 1500,
Richmond, VA 23219
TEL:800-552-7977