Fairfax County Circuit Court Virginia
Quick Facts
- 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
- (703) 691-7320
- Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Circuit Court: Cases over $25,000
Court Divisions
- Civil Division
- Criminal Division
- Family Court
- Probate & Estates
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Fairfax County Courthouse Information
Circuit Court Clerk
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Room 401
Civil filings, criminal cases, appeals
General District Court
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Lower Level
Small claims, traffic, misdemeanors
Juvenile & Domestic Relations
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, 3rd Floor
Family law, custody, support
Land Records
4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Room 202
Deeds, liens, property records
Main Phone Numbers
- Circuit Court Clerk: (703) 691-7320
- General District Court: (703) 246-2153
- Civil Division: (703) 246-3764
- Criminal Division: (703) 246-3305
- Land Records: (703) 246-4168
Courthouse Hours
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Filing Deadline: 3:30 PM daily
- Closed weekends and federal holidays
Mailing Address
Fairfax County Circuit Court
4110 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
General District Court
- • Civil cases up to $25,000
- • Small claims up to $5,000
- • Traffic violations
- • Misdemeanors
Circuit Court
- • Civil cases over $25,000
- • Felony criminal cases
- • Family law matters
- • Appeals from lower courts
Court Features
- • Jury trials available
- • Electronic filing system
- • Self-help resources
- • Interpreter services
Fairfax County Court Filing Fees
- Small Claims (≤$5,000)$58
- Civil ($5,001-$25,000)$66
- Warrant in Debt$51
- Unlawful Detainer$61
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- Civil Action$107
- Divorce$103
- Appeal from GDC$85
- Jury Demand$140
- Sheriff Service$12
- Certified Copy$3/page
- Subpoena$20
- Garnishment$35
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How to File at Fairfax County Courts
Research Virginia court procedures and forms
Drive to 4110 Chain Bridge Rd (DC traffic)
Navigate courthouse security (15-30 min)
Wait in line at clerk's office
Complete forms by hand (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($58-$360)
Total Cost: $58-$500 + parking & time
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Important Information for Fairfax County Filers
- Small Claims: Maximum $5,000
- General District: Up to $25,000
- Circuit Court: Over $25,000
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 5 years
- Oral contracts: 3 years
- Property damage: 5 years
- Personal injury: 2 years
- Civil Warrant or Motion for Judgment
- Evidence (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address
- Filing fee or fee waiver request
- Contract disputes
- Property damage claims
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Debt collection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit in Fairfax County Virginia?
Small claims in Fairfax County General District Court have a limit of $5,000. For claims between $5,001 and $25,000, you file in General District Court regular division. Claims over $25,000 go to Circuit Court.
Where is Fairfax County Circuit Court located?
Fairfax County Circuit Court is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General District Court is in the same complex.
How much does it cost to file in Fairfax County courts?
Filing fees in Fairfax County are: Small Claims (up to $5,000) - $58, General District Court ($5,001-$25,000) - $66, Circuit Court (over $25,000) - $107-$360. Service fees are additional. Save time with PettyLawsuit's $29 service fee for complete filing assistance (court fees apply separately).
What types of cases does Fairfax Circuit Court handle?
Fairfax Circuit Court handles: civil cases over $25,000, criminal felonies, family law (divorce, custody), probate and estates, land records, appeals from General District Court, and jury trials. Small claims under $5,000 go to General District Court.