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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Displays Schedule and Dockets including dates and locations for oral arguments and en banc hearings.
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Electronic Filing in the Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals of Virginia permits the filing of electronic pleadings in all cases. The Court of Appeals also permits the filing of electronic records in all cases. The pleadings and records are filed by uploading these documents into Virginia Appellate Courts Electronic System (VACES), pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
- Register to submit pleadings electronically (eFiling)
Registration for Attorneys, Firms or Pro Se Litigants - Register to submit digital appellate records (eRecords)
Registration for Organizations and Tribunals
- Register to submit pleadings electronically (eFiling)
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Court of Appeals of Virginia Case Status and Information
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Forms, Instructions and Form Templates used by the Court of Appeals of Virginia
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Recordings of Oral Arguments
For the last three (3) years and the current year.
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- 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.
- Published Opinions (5/2/95 – present)
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- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Provides basic information about the requirements of the ADA as they pertain to Virginia’s Judicial System, including how to request an accommodation. - Code of Virginia
- Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)