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Sued over a debt in Colonial Heights? This is the court where your case will most likely be heard — and we defend consumers here. Address, clerk phone, and what to expect at a debt hearing, below.
General District Court
Warrants in Debt · garnishments · claims up to $25,000
Colonial Heights General District Court550 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Circuit Court
Larger lawsuits · appeals from General District Court
Colonial Heights Circuit Court550 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Court locations and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you travel — especially if your paperwork is more than a few months old.
What happens at a debt hearing here
Most consumer collection cases in Colonial Heights start with a Warrant in Debt — a civil summons with a return date printed on it. The return date at Colonial Heights General District Court is usually not a full trial. It is a short first appearance: the judge confirms who showed up and asks whether you dispute the claim. If you do not appear, the court can enter a default judgment that day, and the creditor can then pursue wage garnishment or a bank levy.
If you (or your attorney) appear and dispute the debt, the case is typically set for a trial date, and you can demand the plaintiff prove its case — ownership of the debt, the amount, and that the suit is within the statute of limitations. Debt buyers often cannot. A General District Court judgment can be appealed to Colonial Heights Circuit Court for a completely new trial, but the deadline is short (generally 10 days) and an appeal bond may be required.
If you have a date at this court
- Bring every paper you received — the Warrant in Debt or summons, envelopes included, plus any letters from the creditor or collector.
- Bring your own records — statements, payment history, and anything showing the debt is not yours, is the wrong amount, or is too old.
- Arrive early — security screening lines at busy courthouses can take a while, and civil dockets are often called all at once.
- Get advice before the return date, not after. Defenses are far easier to raise before a judgment exists than to undo afterward.
We appear in Colonial Heights General District Court for consumers. If you’ve been served — or a garnishment is already running — call 804.592.0792 or start a free case review. The first review is free and confidential.
More for Colonial Heights residents
- Consumer protection & debt defense in Colonial Heights
- Wage garnishment calculator — how much of your paycheck is protected
- Served with a Warrant in Debt: step by step
- Common questions about debt cases & your rights
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Talk to a Virginia consumer lawyer — at no cost
Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you whether you have rights worth enforcing — and exactly what to do next. The first case review is free and confidential.
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