Abingdon is the county seat of Washington County and the legal and commercial hub of far Southwest Virginia. Its federal courthouse — home to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia’s Abingdon Division — handles both state-level felony cases at the Circuit Court and federal matters. Strickland, Diviney & Segura provides criminal defense representation throughout Abingdon, Washington County, and the surrounding region, adding criminal defense coverage to our long-standing personal injury presence in this market.
Washington County’s Criminal Justice Landscape
Washington County’s proximity to the Virginia-Tennessee border, its rural character, and the social consequences of opioid-era drug enforcement create a distinctive criminal docket. Drug charges — from simple possession to distribution — are among the most common felony and misdemeanor matters in the Washington County Circuit Court. I-81 enforcement corridors generate DUI and commercial vehicle violations. Domestic violence, firearms offenses, and assault charges also flow regularly through the Abingdon courts.
Criminal Defense Services in the Abingdon Area
We defend clients charged with drug possession and distribution, DUI and traffic offenses, assault and battery, domestic violence, theft and robbery, sex offenses, firearms charges, and federal crimes at the Western District’s Abingdon courthouse. We also pursue expungements for eligible clients who have carried the burden of a charge or conviction that no longer reflects who they are.
State and Federal Court Experience
Attorney Correy Diviney’s experience in federal court is particularly valuable in Southwest Virginia, where federal drug enforcement cases are not uncommon. The Abingdon Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia handles federal cases from the far southwest corner of the state — and our firm is prepared to defend them.
Serving Abingdon, Bristol, Damascus, and Washington County
We represent criminal defense clients in Abingdon, Bristol VA, Damascus, Glade Spring, Saltville, and throughout Washington County. Wherever your charge arose in far Southwest Virginia, we can defend you effectively.
Contact Our Abingdon Criminal Defense Lawyers
Call (540) 982-7787. Our Roanoke office is approximately 90 miles from Abingdon via I-81. We are available for urgent consultations and can appear in Abingdon and Bristol courts on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courts handle criminal cases in Abingdon and Washington County?
Abingdon is the county seat of Washington County. Criminal cases are heard in the Washington County General District Court and Washington County Circuit Court at 189 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Bristol City cases are handled at the Bristol City courts on Cumberland Street.
What types of criminal charges are most common in Washington County?
Washington County sees significant drug charge activity related to opioid enforcement, DUI cases on US-11, I-81, and US-19, domestic violence charges, firearms offenses, and theft-related crimes. The rural character of the county means law enforcement encounters on secondary roads are a common source of criminal charges.
Does Strickland, Diviney & Segura appear in Abingdon courts?
Yes. Our attorneys represent criminal defense clients in both the Washington County Circuit Court in Abingdon and the Bristol City courts. This is a natural extension of our existing personal injury practice in the Abingdon area — clients throughout far Southwest Virginia know and trust our firm.
How does drug enforcement in Washington County compare to Roanoke?
Washington County’s law enforcement community has been heavily engaged in opioid interdiction, resulting in a higher-than-average concentration of drug possession and distribution charges relative to population. Our attorneys are experienced in handling these cases, including challenging the validity of traffic stops and searches that often precede drug charges.
Can I get a Virginia criminal charge expunged in Washington County?
Expungement is available for charges that were not prosecuted, dismissed, or resulted in acquittal. Recent Virginia law also opened a pathway to expunge certain misdemeanor convictions. Our attorneys evaluate every client’s eligibility after case resolution and pursue expungement when it is available.
