Court of Appeals of Virginia

Contact and Operational Information

Clerk of the Court

A. John Vollino

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday | 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM

PHONE

(804) 786-5651

FILING FEE

$50.00

ADDRESS

109 North Eighth Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2321

  • The Court of Appeals of Virginia was established January 1, 1985. It is an intermediate appellate court created to increase the appellate capacity of the court system and expedite appellate review. Its administrative headquarters are in the Supreme Court Building in Richmond, Virginia.

    Court of Appeals of Virginia Informational Pamphlet

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Understanding the appellate process and how it functions.

  • Judges of the Court of Appeals of Virginia

    Photo of Judges of the Court of Appeals of Virginia

    Back Row (Left to Right): Dominique A. Callins; Stuart A. Raphael; Frank K. Friedman; Daniel E. Ortiz; Doris Henderson Causey; Vernida R. Chaney; Lisa M. Lorish; Kimberley S. White.

    Front Row (Left to Right): Clifford L. Athey, Jr.; Richard Y. AtLee, Jr.; Glen A. Huff; Robert J. Humphreys **; Marla Graff Decker; Randolph A. Beales; Mary Grace O’Brien; Mary B. Malveaux; Junius P. Fulton, III.

    • Robert J. Humphreys retired December 31, 2023. **
    • Steven C. Frucci was elected to this court, effective March 16, 2024 (not pictured).

  • The Office of Chief Staff Attorney reviews petitions for appeal, appeals of right, and petitions in original jurisdiction cases, and prepares written summaries for the judges to aid their decisional process.

  • Displays Schedule and Dockets including dates and locations for oral arguments and en banc hearings.

    • Published Opinions (5/2/95 – present)
      Opinions designated by the Court as having precedential value or as otherwise having significance for the law or legal system. Opinions are issued every Tuesday.
    • Unpublished Opinions (3/5/02 – present)
      Opinions not designated by the Court as having precedential value or as otherwise having significance for the law or legal system. Opinions are issued every Tuesday.