Which court handles criminal charges in the City of Roanoke?

Roanoke City General District Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases and may conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases. Felony trials take place in Roanoke City Circuit Court. Check your summons or other court papers to confirm where and when you must appear.

Are Roanoke City and Roanoke County courts the same?

No. The City of Roanoke and Roanoke County have separate courts. Roanoke City’s General District and Circuit Courts are at 315 West Church Avenue in Roanoke; Roanoke County’s courthouse is in Salem. The court named on your paperwork determines where you should go.

What should I do after receiving a summons in Roanoke?

Read it for the exact charge, court, date, and time, and keep a copy. Tell an attorney about any earlier court notices or release conditions you have received. Do not assume that paying a traffic citation is the right response before you understand the charge and its potential consequences.

Can Felty Law Firm help with a Roanoke DUI charge?

Yes. Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq., represents clients facing DUI and drug-impaired driving charges in Virginia. He can review the traffic stop, testing, and other available evidence, then explain the court process and options that apply to your case.

What happens after a felony arrest in Roanoke?

A felony case may begin in General District Court, where a preliminary hearing can address whether there is sufficient cause for the charge to proceed. Some cases instead proceed by direct indictment. If the case goes to trial on a felony charge, that trial takes place in Circuit Court. Your attorney can explain the path shown by your court documents.

Where are federal criminal cases involving Roanoke heard?

Roanoke is within the Roanoke Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Its federal courthouse is at 210 Franklin Road SW. Federal proceedings follow different rules from Virginia state cases, so check the court listed on any papers you receive and share them promptly with counsel.

Does Felty Law Firm have an office in Roanoke?

Felty Law Firm serves Roanoke clients from its Abingdon office. When you contact the firm, provide the charge, the court handling your case, and your next hearing date so Attorney Felty can discuss whether the firm can assist you.

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An arrest or criminal investigation in Roanoke can leave you facing an unfamiliar court process and decisions that need prompt attention. Felty Law Firm serves Roanoke clients from its Abingdon office. Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq. represents people facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Virginia state courts, as well as serious federal criminal matters. He can review the charge and available evidence, explain what to expect, and help you assess your options before your next appearance.

Criminal cases filed in the City of Roanoke may proceed in Roanoke City General District Court or Roanoke City Circuit Court, depending on the charge and stage of the case. Both are located at 315 West Church Avenue, but you should check your paperwork for the correct court and courtroom. Roanoke also has a federal courthouse for matters in the Western District of Virginia. Drawing on his experience as a former prosecutor and defense attorney, Attorney Felty prepares a strategy around the facts and legal issues in each case. Contact Felty Law Firm to discuss an investigation, bond concern, criminal

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Which court handles criminal charges in the City of Roanoke?
Roanoke City General District Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases and may conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases. Felony trials take place in Roanoke City Circuit Court. Check your summons or other court papers to confirm where and when you must appear.

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Are Roanoke City and Roanoke County courts the same?
No. The City of Roanoke and Roanoke County have separate courts. Roanoke City’s General District and Circuit Courts are at 315 West Church Avenue in Roanoke; Roanoke County’s courthouse is in Salem. The court named on your paperwork determines where you should go.
What should I do after receiving a summons in Roanoke?
Read it for the exact charge, court, date, and time, and keep a copy. Tell an attorney about any earlier court notices or release conditions you have received. Do not assume that paying a traffic citation is the right response before you understand the charge and its potential consequences.

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Can Felty Law Firm help with a Roanoke DUI charge?
Yes. Attorney Matthew Felty, Esq., represents clients facing DUI and drug-impaired driving charges in Virginia. He can review the traffic stop, testing, and other available evidence, then explain the court process and options that apply to your case.

(276) 676-2660
What happens after a felony arrest in Roanoke?
A felony case may begin in General District Court, where a preliminary hearing can address whether there is sufficient cause for the charge to proceed. Some cases instead proceed by direct indictment. If the case goes to trial on a felony charge, that trial takes place in Circuit Court. Your attorney can explain the path shown by your court documents.

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Where are federal criminal cases involving Roanoke heard?
Roanoke is within the Roanoke Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Its federal courthouse is at 210 Franklin Road SW. Federal proceedings follow different rules from Virginia state cases, so check the court listed on any papers you receive and share them promptly with counsel.
Does Felty Law Firm have an office in Roanoke?
Felty Law Firm serves Roanoke clients from its Abingdon office. When you contact the firm, provide the charge, the court handling your case, and your next hearing date so Attorney Felty can discuss whether the firm can assist you.

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Facing a court date in Roanoke? The Felty Legal Brief explains Virginia criminal law and court procedures in plain language, including what happens after a felony arrest in Virginia. Explore the blog for background on the process and questions to discuss with an attorney about your Roanoke 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 serves people facing criminal charges in the City of Roanoke and surrounding Virginia communities from its Abingdon office. 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 more information, or call or text (276) 676-2660 to discuss a Roanoke case.