Which Christiansburg court handles my criminal case?

Montgomery General District Court hears misdemeanor and traffic cases and conducts preliminary hearings in felony matters. Felony trials proceed in Montgomery Circuit Court. Check your paperwork for the court assigned to your case.

Are both Montgomery County courts at 55 East Main Street?

Yes. Both courts are at 55 East Main Street in Christiansburg, but the General District Court is on the third floor, while the Circuit Court clerk’s office is listed as Suite 1. Confirm your court and arrival instructions before the hearing.

Does it matter whether Christiansburg Police or a county officer charged me?

Montgomery General District Court’s schedule includes cases involving Christiansburg Police and Montgomery County officers. The agency involved may affect when a matter is placed on the docket. Your summons or court notice is the best starting point for confirming where and when you must appear.

What if I am being held in custody or have a bond question?

Montgomery General District Court’s published schedule includes jail arraignments and bond hearings. The timing and available options depend on your case. Tell Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq., immediately if you or a family member is in custody, and provide any bond paperwork you have received.

Can Felty Law Firm review a Christiansburg DUI charge?

Yes. Attorney Felty handles Virginia DUI and drug-impaired driving cases. He can review the traffic stop, testing, and other evidence, then discuss the charge, potential consequences, and possible defense options with you.

Which federal court division includes Christiansburg?

Montgomery County is within the Roanoke Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. If your documents name a federal court or federal agents have contacted you, tell the firm so you can discuss the applicable process and any upcoming deadlines.

Does Felty Law Firm have an office in Christiansburg?

The firm’s office is in Abingdon, and it serves clients facing charges in Christiansburg and elsewhere in Montgomery County. When you call, have the charge, court name, next hearing date, and any release conditions ready to discuss.

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Charged with a crime in Christiansburg, Virginia? Felty Law Firm represents Christiansburg and Montgomery County clients from its Abingdon office. We can review your charge, help you prepare for court, and explain the options available in your case. Contact us to start the conversation, or browse our Practice Areas to see the firm’s other services.

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Criminal Defense Representation in Christiansburg, Virginia

If you are facing a criminal charge in Christiansburg, understanding your court paperwork is a practical first step. Felty Law Firm serves Christiansburg and Montgomery County clients from its Abingdon office. Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq. represents people charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Virginia state courts and handles serious federal criminal matters. He can review the allegations, assess the available evidence, and help you prepare for the decisions ahead.

Christiansburg is home to both Montgomery General District Court and Montgomery Circuit Court. They are at 55 East Main Street, but in different parts of the building, so check which court appears on your paperwork. Federal matters involving Montgomery County fall within the Roanoke Division of the Western District of Virginia. Drawing on his experience as a former prosecutor and defense attorney, Attorney Felty evaluates the legal issues and develops a defense strategy based on the case. Contact Felty Law Firm to discuss a charge, investigation, bond concern, or upcoming hearing.

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Which Christiansburg court handles my criminal case?
Montgomery General District Court hears misdemeanor and traffic cases and conducts preliminary hearings in felony matters. Felony trials proceed in Montgomery Circuit Court. Check your paperwork for the court assigned to your case.

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Are both Montgomery County courts at 55 East Main Street?
Yes. Both courts are at 55 East Main Street in Christiansburg, but the General District Court is on the third floor, while the Circuit Court clerk’s office is listed as Suite 1. Confirm your court and arrival instructions before the hearing.
Does it matter whether Christiansburg Police or a county officer charged me?
Montgomery General District Court’s schedule includes cases involving Christiansburg Police and Montgomery County officers. The agency involved may affect when a matter is placed on the docket. Your summons or court notice is the best starting point for confirming where and when you must appear.

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What if I am being held in custody or have a bond question?
Montgomery General District Court’s published schedule includes jail arraignments and bond hearings. The timing and available options depend on your case. Tell Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq., immediately if you or a family member is in custody, and provide any bond paperwork you have received.

(276) 676-2660
Can Felty Law Firm review a Christiansburg DUI charge?
Yes. Attorney Felty handles Virginia DUI and drug-impaired driving cases. He can review the traffic stop, testing, and other evidence, then discuss the charge, potential consequences, and possible defense options with you.

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Which federal court division includes Christiansburg?
Montgomery County is within the Roanoke Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. If your documents name a federal court or federal agents have contacted you, tell the firm so you can discuss the applicable process and any upcoming deadlines.
Does Felty Law Firm have an office in Christiansburg?
The firm’s office is in Abingdon, and it serves clients facing charges in Christiansburg and elsewhere in Montgomery County. When you call, have the charge, court name, next hearing date, and any release conditions ready to discuss.

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Have questions before a court appearance in Christiansburg? The Felty Legal Brief offers plain-language articles on Virginia criminal law, including what happens after a felony arrest in Virginia. Browse the blog to learn about the process and prepare questions for your attorney about a Montgomery County case.

*The Felty Legal Brief provides general information, not legal advice. Reading the blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and procedures may change; ask an attorney how they apply to your case.

Felty Law Firm provides criminal defense representation for clients in Christiansburg and throughout Montgomery County. Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq. assists people facing misdemeanor and traffic charges, serious felonies, DUI or drug-impaired driving charges, and drug crimes. His practice also covers allegations involving violent offenses, firearms, and sex crimes, along with probation violations. Review our practice areas for additional services, or call or text (276) 676-2660 to discuss your case with the firm’s Abingdon office.