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Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center

The Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center (SHRC) is a resource center that is located in the Fairfax County Courthouse. It is primarily for walk-in service and is open to the public. 

The SHRC serves individuals in the community who interact with the judicial system as litigants, prospective litigants, witnesses, or those who simply have business with the court. It functions as a hub for services that are currently being provided to the public on an ad hoc basis from numerous sources, including the front help desk, Fairfax Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service, court clerks’ offices, and other entities. 

Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 115

Fairfax, VA 22030 

Phone: 703-246-2172 (Self-Help Resource Center) 

Phone: 703-246-2170 (Fairfax Public Law Library)

Fax: 703-591-0310 

Email: SHRC@fairfaxbar.org

Get Directions | Google Map 

Note:

  • The SHRC is located in Suite 115 on the 1st Floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse.
  • The SHRC is located inside the Fairfax Public Law Library.
  • Visitors must go through the building’s security procedures at the entrances to the courthouse.

 

Hours 

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
  • The SHRC is closed on holidays.
  • The SHRC follows the Fairfax Circuit Court Calendar and inclement weather closings.

 

Parking 

  • Hourly public parking is available for a fee in the designated public parking garage (Garage B on Page Avenue).
  • Free parking is available in several marked lots that are located some blocks from the courthouse in surrounding Fairfax City, with only limited street parking in the area.
  • Persons with valid handicap parking permits may park near the front of the courthouse in reserved lots and spaces that are clearly marked for such use.

 

 

Things to Remember at the SHRC and the Fairfax Public Law Library

  • No food or beverages are to be consumed in the Fairfax Public Law Library.
  • Phone conversations are prohibited in the main areas of the Fairfax Public Law Library.
  • Unmuted operations on personal devices or computers without earbuds are prohibited in the main areas of the Fairfax Public Law Library. Please bring your own earbuds, if desired. 

 

Device/Computer Use 

  • You may bring a personal laptop computer, as well as a phone, into the courthouse.
  • Free wireless internet service (Wi-Fi) is available on unsecured networks in the Fairfax Public Law Library and in several common areas of the courthouse.
  • Nine (9) public computers/work stations are available to visitors in the Fairfax Public Law Library. Visitors can access the internet and word processing on these computers. These computers are configured with one central, black-and-white printer. 

 

SHRC Fee Schedule 

Photocopies (self-service; black & white only)$0.25/side/page
Fax (incoming and outgoing)$1.00/page
Printouts (black & white only)$0.25/side/page
  • The Fairfax Public Law Library can accept cash and credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover).
  • Transaction receipts may be provided.
  • Fees are subject to change.

Goals 

The goals of the SHRC are to increase access to justice, to improve court filings, and to provide a positive point of contact between the court and the community.

 

What It Does 

The SHRC provides legal information regarding court procedures, among other things, for the three branches of court that are located at the courthouse complex. Members of the public, through positive interactions with the SHRC and Fairfax Public Law Library staff, can access informational materials, forms, and legal resources. Furthermore, they can receive referrals to legal aid organizations, local and state agencies, as well as other services that may be available in Virginia. Legal advice is not provided. This is an information, resource, and referral service only.

 

Structure 

The SHRC is a County-funded initiative and a collaborative effort through the Fairfax Bar Association. It is staffed and managed by a full-time SHRC Coordinator through funding from Fairfax County. The SHRC Coordinator is employed by, and directly supervised by, the Fairfax Bar Association. The SHRC Coordinator also receives input from the SHRC Standing Committee, a committee comprising community stakeholders including non-profit organizations, legal aid programs, domestic violence response and advocacy programs, County agencies and departments such as the Department of Housing and Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, court staff, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, as well as private attorneys from various practice areas. 

SHRC staff are permitted or allowed to:

  • Provide you with contact information for a local lawyer referral service program, legal services program, or other service where you can get legal help.
  • Give you information about law libraries and online resources.
  • Explain and answer questions about how the courts work.
  • Give you general information about court rules, procedures, and practices.
  • Provide you with available court forms and instructions.
  • Provide you with court schedules, if available, and information on how to get a case scheduled.
  • Provide you with limited information from your case file, if available.
  • Answer some basic questions about court deadlines and how they are determined.
  • Provide additional assistance in some circumstances to aid you if you have special needs.
  • Provide information, brochures, and contact information for mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs in your court, if available.
  • Communicate with you in your own language.

SHRC staff are not permitted or allowed to:

  • Tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.
  • Tell you what words to use in your papers. We can, however, check your papers for completeness before you file them.
  • Tell you what to say in court.
  • Give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.
  • Talk to the judge for you.
  • Let you talk to the judge outside of court.
  • Change an order signed by a judge.
  • Give you information about a judge’s decision until the judge makes that decision public.
  • Give you information that we would be unable or unwilling to give to the other side in your case.
  • Interpret court documents or tell you what you should do.

LEGAL SELF-HELP RESOURCES

Fairfax County Information

  • Fairfax County Main Website
  • Departments and Agencies in Fairfax County


Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Request

  • ADA Accommodation Request in Fairfax County General District Court
  • ADA Accommodation Request in Fairfax County Circuit Court


Finding a Lawyer

  • Fairfax Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service
  • Virginia State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service
  • Martindale-Hubbell


Legal Aid Organizations in Virginia

  • Legal Services of Northern Virginia
  • Legal Aid Justice Center
  • Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Virginia Poverty Law Center
  • Ayuda

Virginia Free Legal Answers – American Bar Association
Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
Virginia Judicial System
Virginia State Bar

If you need help filling out a form, then you may want to contact a lawyer.

Forms that are provided by the SHRC may not be official court forms, and courts may not be required to accept them. There is no guarantee that judges and courts will accept forms that are available at the SHRC.

Forms are not available for every legal issue or situation. You may need to create your own legal documents.

The information provided on this website may not constitute the official record of the courts. The information is provided as a service to the general public. The information provided may be subject to errors or omissions. Visitors of this website agree that the courts may not be liable for those errors or omissions.

How to Conduct Legal Research

  • Resources, including Nolo Publications and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.


Laws and Rules

  • Virginia Code
  • Virginia Administrative Code
  • Virginia Legislative Information/Bills
  • Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia
  • United States Code
  • United States County Code (access through site’s code library)
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia
  • United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia


Virginia Model Jury Instructions (Unannotated)

  • Civil Cases – Virginia’s Judicial System
  • Criminal Cases – Virginia’s Judicial System
  • Additional resources, including materials from Westlaw and LexisNexis, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.


Definitions of Legal Terms

  • Resources, including legal or law dictionaries, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.


Resources Available at the Fairfax Public Law Library (Not All-Inclusive)

  • Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual
  • General District Court Manual from the Supreme Court of Virginia
  • Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Practice Manual (5th Edition)
  • Legal Resource Books Including Virginia Forms, Virginia Code, Virginia Practice Series, and Virginia CLE Publications
  • Legal Self-Help Books Including Nolo Publications
  • Computer Access to Online Databases Including WestlawNEXT, LexisAdvance, HeinOnline, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, VerdictSearch, Virginia Court Forms, and Gale Legal Forms
  • Computer Access to Various Websites Regarding Fairfax County Courts, Legal Aid Organizations, Local Agencies, and State Agencies
  • Fairfax Public Law Library Online Catalogue

Fairfax County GDC Information

  • Fairfax County GDC – Main Website
  • Online Case Information System
  • Fairfax County GDC Procedures
  • Remote Hearing Procedures
  • Filing Fees for Civil Cases 

Other Resources

  • General District Court Manual – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • District Court Judges’ Benchbook – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch 

How to Start, Respond to, and Prepare for a Small Claims Court Action

  • Filing a Civil Action – Fairfax County GDC
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Small Claims – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Small Claims Court Procedures – Virginia Judiciary
  • Money and Debt – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Small Claims Court – Virginia Code
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications, informational handouts, and How to Sue in Virginia Small Claims Court by R.M. Goolrick, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

How to Request Court Action (Dismissal, Non-Suit, Continuance)

  • Dismissal and Non-Suit - Fairfax County GDC
  • Continuance Policy (Civil) - Fairfax County GDC

Service of Process Information

  • Service of Process – Fairfax County GDC
  • Checking for Service Returns – Fairfax County GDC
  • Service of Civil Documents - Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
  • National Association of Professional Process Servers
  • Service of Process - Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
  • Service of Process - Virginia State Corporation Commission
  • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Website
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Small Claims – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Small Claims Court Procedures – Virginia Judiciary
  • Small Claims Court – Virginia Code
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications, Virginia CLE Publications, and How to Sue in Virginia Small Claims Court by R.M. Goolrick, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Judgment Collection for Small Claims Court Actions

  • After Winning a Judgment – Fairfax County GDC
  • After Losing a Judgment – Fairfax County GDC
  • Satisfactions – Fairfax County GDC
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Money and Debt – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications, informational handouts, and How to Sue in Virginia Small Claims Court by R.M. Goolrick, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Fairfax County GDC Information

  • Fairfax County GDC – Main Website
  • Online Case Information System
  • Fairfax County GDC Procedures
  • Remote Hearing Procedures
  • Filing Fees for Civil Cases 

Other Resources

  • General District Court Manual – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • District Court Judges’ Benchbook – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch

How to Start, Respond to, and Prepare for a Civil Action in General District Court

  • Filing a Civil Action – Fairfax County GDC
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Small Claims – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • General District Courts – Virginia Judiciary
  • Money and Debt – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Venue, Jurisdiction, and Procedure in Civil Matters – Virginia Code
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications and informational handouts, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

How to Request Court Action (Dismissal, Non-Suit, Continuance)

  • Dismissal and Non-Suit - Fairfax County GDC
  • Continuance Policy (Civil) - Fairfax County GDC

Service of Process Information

  • Service of Process – Fairfax County GDC
  • Checking for Service Returns – Fairfax County GDC
  • Service of Civil Documents - Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
  • National Association of Professional Process Servers
  • Service of Process - Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
  • Service of Process - Virginia State Corporation Commission
  • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Website
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Small Claims – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • General District Courts – Virginia Judiciary
  • Venue, Jurisdiction, and Procedure in Civil Matters – Virginia Code
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Judgment Collection for a Civil Action in General District Court

  • After Winning a Judgment – Fairfax County GDC
  • After Losing a Judgment – Fairfax County GDC
  • Satisfactions – Fairfax County GDC
  • Court Procedures – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Money and Debt – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including Nolo Publications and informational handouts, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Eviction Process for Tenants

  • Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
  • Tenants and Eviction Prevention – Legal Services of Northern Virginia
  • Housing – Legal Aid Justice Center
  • Housing – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Eviction Defense Center – Virginia Poverty Law Center
  • Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development – Tenant and Landlord Resources
  • Landlord/Tenant – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch – Tenants and Landlords
  • Consumer Action Handbook – United States General Services Administration
  • Additional resources, including Virginia CLE Publications, Virginia Practice Series, Nolo Publications, and informational handouts, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Eviction Process for Landlords

  • Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
  • Eviction Process – Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office
  • Procedures for Unlawful Entry and Detainer Cases
  • Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development – Tenant and Landlord Resources
  • Landlord/Tenant – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch – Tenants and Landlords
  • Housing – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including Virginia CLE Publications, Virginia Practice Series, Nolo Publications, and informational handouts, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Rental Assistance and Housing Resources

  • Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services - Coordinated Services Planning
  • FACETS
  • Landlord/Tenant – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch – Tenants and Landlords
  • Consumer Action Handbook – United States General Services Administration
  • Informational handouts and pamphlets regarding rental assistance and housing resources are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Fairfax County JDRDC Information

  • Fairfax County JDRDC – Main Website
  • Fairfax County JDRDC – Domestic Relations Services
  • Fairfax County JDRDC - Frequently Asked Questions
  • Fairfax County JDRDC - Registration of Foreign Orders
  • Fairfax County JDRDC - Court Forms
  • Fairfax County JDRDC - Filing and Service Fees
  • Fairfax County JDRDC - Court Procedures
  • Rules of the Fairfax County JDRDC 

Other Resources

  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court – Virginia Judiciary
  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Manual – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • District Court Judges’ Benchbook – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court – Virginia Code 

Custody, Visitation, and Support

  • How Do I Start a Case – Fairfax County JDRDC
  • What Will Happen in Court - Fairfax County JDRDC
  • What Happens During a Trial - Fairfax County JDRDC
  • How Do I Appeal - Fairfax County JDRDC
  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Custody, Visitation, and Support – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Additional resources, including sample forms for Fairfax County, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Supervised Visitation and Exchange

  • Supervised Visitation and Exchange – Fairfax County JDRDC 

Child Abuse and Neglect

  • Children, Youth, and Families - Fairfax County Department of Family Services
  • Abuse and Neglect - Fairfax County JDRDC 

Paternity

  • Paternity – Fairfax County JDRDC
  • Additional resources, including sample forms for Fairfax County, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Mediation – Fairfax County JDRDC
  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society 

Expungement of Juvenile Court Records

  • Expungements – JDRDC
  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Manual – Virginia’s Judicial System (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Expungements – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Central Records – Fairfax County Police Department
  • Additional resources, including a checklist for expungements in Circuit Court, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Sample Forms Used in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court – City of Virginia Beach 

Protective Orders and Related Resources

  • The Protective Order Process – Fairfax County Department of Family Services
  • Protective Order/Domestic Violence – Fairfax County JDRDC
  • Protective Orders – Fairfax County GDC
  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Adult Protective Services – Fairfax County Department of Family Services
  • Adult Protective Services – Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
  • Abuse and Neglect – Virginia Department of Social Services
  • Protective Orders – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service 

Fairfax County Circuit Court – Main Website

Fairfax County Circuit Court - General Information (Civil Case)

Calendar Control and Continuance Policy Procedures

Filing Fees

  • Circuit Court Fees
  • Filing Fees for Civil Cases 

Filing Fee Waiver Request

  • Petition for Indigent Filing - Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Filing Fees and Waivers – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Petition for Proceeding in Civil Case Without Payment of Fees or Costs (Form CC-1414)
  • Instructions for Form CC-1414 

Service of Process Information

  • Service of Process – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Service of Civil Documents - Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
  • National Association of Professional Process Servers
  • Service of Process - Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
  • Service of Process - Virginia State Corporation Commission
  • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Website
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Case Information - eCaseSearch Public Access System

Other Resources

  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch
  • The Circuit Court – Virginia Judiciary 

Birth Certificate Correction

  • Fairfax County Office of Vital Records
  • Additional resources, including a checklist, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Concealed Carry Permit 

Death Certificate Correction

  • Fairfax County Office of Vital Records
  • Additional resources, including a checklist, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Expungements

  • Expungements – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Central Records – Fairfax County Police Department
  • Expungements for Victims of Identity Theft – Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Manual (Virginia’s Judicial System) (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Expungements for Victims of Identity Theft – General District Court Manual (Virginia’s Judicial System) (Not Fairfax County-Specific)
  • Expungements for Victims of Identity Theft – Form DC-363
  • Expungements for Victims of Identity Theft – Form DC-363 (Instructions)
  • Additional resources, including a checklist for expungements in Circuit Court and informational handouts regarding changes in the law, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Judgment Collection for Circuit Court Actions

  • Debtor’s Information Including Garnishments - Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Money and Debt – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Land Records

  • General Land Records Information – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Gale Legal Forms (Fairfax County Public Library) – Real Estate
  • Virginia Recordation Tax Exemption Codes
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Marriage License Correction

Mechanics’ Liens

  • Mechanics’ and Certain Other Liens – Virginia Code
  • Additional resources, including Virginia Forms Books and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Medical Malpractice

  • Medical Malpractice Review Panel Rules of Practice – Virginia’s Judicial System
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Preparing for a Circuit Court Hearing or Trial

  • General Information for Civil Cases
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia CLE Publications, and Nolo Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Restoration of Driving Privileges

  • Restoration of Driving Privileges – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Reinstate Driver’s License – Virginia DMV
  • Traffic Cases and Driver’s Licenses – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service 

Restoration of Firearm Rights

  • Restoration of Firearm Rights – Virginia State Police
  • Additional resources, including a checklist, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Single Status Affidavit

  • Resources are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Subpoenas

  • Subpoena Information
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, Virginia CLE Publications, and Nolo Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Annulment

  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Divorce

  • Divorce – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Domestic Track of Case Status Team – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Divorce – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Custody, Visitation, and Support – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, Virginia CLE Publications, and Nolo Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Separation Agreement

  • Resources, including sample agreements, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Pendente Lite Matters During Divorce

  • Pro Se Divorce Package – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, Virginia CLE Publications, and Nolo Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Modification of Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Custody, or Visitation Relating to Divorce

  • Resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Enforcement of Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Custody, or Visitation Relating to Divorce

  • Resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Adoption

  • Adoption – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Family and Safety – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Name Changes and Related Resources

  • Name Change for Adult – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Name Change for Minor Child – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Social Security Administration’s Website
  • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ Website

Guardianships and Conservatorships

  • Guardianship and Conservatorship Information – Virginia Courts
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Wills and Power of Attorney – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Fairfax County Guardianship Program
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Probate, Wills, and Trusts

  • Administration of Estates – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Wills and Power of Attorney – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
  • Probate – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Guide to the Administration of Decedents’ Estates in Virginia – Virginia Bar Association
  • Probate in Virginia – Virginia Court Clerks’ Association
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, Virginia Forms Books, and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Appeals

  • Civil Appeals – Fairfax County GDC
  • Criminal Appeals – Fairfax County GDC
  • General Appeal Procedures – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Civil Appeal Procedures for Court of Appeals – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • A Guide to Self-Representation in the Court of Appeals of Virginia
  • Civil Appeal Procedures for Supreme Court of Virginia – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Criminal Appeal Procedures for Court of Appeals – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Additional resources, including Virginia CLE Publications and Nolo Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Criminal and Traffic Matters

  • Criminal Division – Fairfax County GDC
  • Traffic Division – Fairfax County GDC
  • Missed Your Traffic or Criminal Court Date
  • Restricted Driver’s License – Fairfax County GDC
  • General Information (Criminal Case) – Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Traffic Cases and Driver’s Licenses – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Contact Information for Fairfax County Public Defender’s Office
  • Additional resources, including the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual and Virginia CLE Publications, are available for review at the Fairfax Public Law Library.

Other Legal Resources

  • Red Flag Law – Fairfax County
  • Resources for Veterans – Virginia Judicial System’s Self-Help Service
  • Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch – Various Consumer Resources
  • Consumer Action Handbook – United States General Services Administration
  • Bankruptcy Information and FAQs – Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

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