We serve the City and County of Fairfax. Clerk of Court Christopher J. Falcon maintains civil & criminal cases, land records, probate, & marriage licenses.
The Judges of the 19th Judicial Circuit have selected Penney S. Azcarate as the next Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit commencing July 1, 2021, upon the retirement of Chief Judge Bruce D. White.
This week, the Courthouse will have FOOD TRUCKS offering lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm. Thursday, it is Kabob Mix & Friday, it is Kaziville fusion hotdogs.
TIP: Even though MASKS are now OPTIONAL in the Fairfax Courthouse, you MAY want to have one handy, since inside each courtroom, protocols are set by that Presiding Judge.
The Virginia Supreme Court has issued its 29th Order to extend the Declaration of the Judicial Emergency in Response to COVID-19 through November 3, 2021.
NOTE! Circuit Court has suspended its previous, pandemic-related Resumption of Jury Trials PLAN; all COVID-safety measures during Trials will now be set by the PRESIDING JUDGE.
FRAUD ALERT! Scammers call you, stating that you didn't appear for Jury Duty & to PAY a fine to them. DON'T Do It! All legitimate contact for Jury Duty is BY MAIL & IN WRITING.
GOT FACE MASK? Please NOTE, the Court has ORDERED that all courthouse-customers (staff, attroneys, and litigants alike) MUST WEAR a FACE COVERING in the Courthouse.
Welcoming the newest Fairfax Circuit Court Judge, the Hon. Christie A. Leary! Judge Leary will be sworn in and start her term in the 19th Judicial Circuit on Tuesday, March 1st.
ALERT: While CIRCUIT Court is OPEN Monday, our sister-court, General District Court, has CANCELLED ALL DOCKETS for Monday, 3/16/2020 (Town of Vienna & City of FFX Dockets too). GDC Bond Hearings will continue. Please see GDC's statement at
JURY DUTY UPDATE: If you received a summons from March 17 through June 7, 2020, your service is COMPLETE and you DO NOT need to appear or reschedule. You may receive a summons in the future.
NEW! VA S.Ct. issues its 29th ORDER declaring Judicial Emergency, through 11/3/21.....e-signature, courthouse public health protocol discretion, & more.
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Fairfax Circuit Court was awarded grant funding from the Library of Virginia for local records preservation.
Once digitized, they will be publicly available online and through CPAN.
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Welcoming newest Fairfax Circuit Court Judge, the Hon. Tania M. L. Saylor! Judge Saylor is being sworn in today (6/28) and her term in the 19th Judicial Circuit begins July 1st.
Curious this Month, about Women's Suffrage in 1920s Fairfax? Check out our "Found in the Archives" for primary resource materials in the Court records.... history is right there.
Women always had a leading role in our Democracy, publicly and behind the scenes!
This event will feature unique records from our archive and a discussion with Dr. Jennifer Ritterhouse and lead archivist, Georgia Brown.
Want more? Register today! ➡️
Historic Courthouse SPECIAL EVENT tomorrow, Tues. 4/26 from 12-4pm. George Washington's ORIGINAL WILL showcased as part of the TOURS of Virginia GardenWeek 2022!
Starting next week, civil jury trials will now also be held in the Historic Fairfax Courthouse! Jurors - be sure to check your Summons for Jury Duty to find your assigned Reporting Location.
NOTE: The Drug Treatment Docket's GRADUATION is April 8th at 2:00pm. The outdoor ceremony will begin at 2pm, across from Fairfax City Hall on Armstrong St.
Interested in Fairfax County history? Then join Fairfax Circuit Court Historic Records staff for their fascinating presentation of 'Lost Villages of Fairfax County' at Pohick Regional Library on Sunday, February 24 at 3:30PM.
This little starling paid the 1799 Courthouse a visit, before flying-off. If you want a Bird's Eye View of Fairfax's Colonial-era documents, check out our "Notable Records".
JURY DUTY - Reminder that if you received a summons for 3/17 through 4/17/2020, your SERVICE IS COMPLETE and you DO NOT need to appear or reschedule. More Info HERE:
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be NO Food Truck on-site at the Courthouse TODAY, Tuesday 5/24. Food Truck lunch-offerings will resume tomorrow.
All this week, FOOD TRUCKS will be on-site at the Courthouse from 11:30am-2:30pm. Every day, a UNIQUE offering: Kabobs, Peruvian Chicken, Tex/Mex & Smoothies. TODAY it is Kabobs.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Court is Closed NEXT Monday, Feb 15, 2021, in observance of George Washington Day. To see George & Martha's Wills, check out our "Notable Court Records" page.
The Court is CLOSED today, Feb. 15, 2021, in honor of Fairfax- native-son & First President, George Washington. For the Court's entire Holiday Calendar:
NEW! In accordance with CDC guidance, MASKS are now OPTIONAL in the Fairfax Courthouse.....although inside courtrooms, still subject to the presiding judge.
Reminder: THOUGH masks are NOT required in the FFX Courthouse, YOU & YOUR CLIENT may want to be prepared if a given, PRESIDING judge has specific guidance in their courtroom.
Our VIRTUAL Marriage License is a hit! This morning, we arrived to 60, in our queue. With 2 clerks working the WebExs & 2 processing, we can get through about 32 Virtual Appointments a day! Find out more.
NOTE: The court is CLOSED Monday, 2/15/21, to celebrate George Washington Day. America's 1st President (& Fairfax-local) had his Last Will & Testament probated at the Court. You can read it ONLINE at
The Courthouse counters are OPEN from 8am-4pm daily, but be sure to check our website for Covid Screening that occurs at the front & the mask requirement.
The
@CityofFairfaxVA
Chocolate Lover’s Festival is right around the corner!
Stop by the Fairfax Historic Courthouse on Saturday (2/3) to check out George Washington’s Will + other cool historic records on display and participate in a mock trial / game show.
All ages welcome! 🎈
Circuit Court: Veterans Treatment Docket GRADUATION, April 14th 2:30pm. Outdoor Graduation Ceremony will take place across from Fairfax City Hall on Armstrong St.
This week, we hosted FCPS Board members, Sandy Anderson and Kyle McDaniel, for a tour of our Historic Courthouse and see what FFX Courthouse offers
@fcpsnews
students.
Guided tours take place every Friday at 3:00 pm (- holidays/court closures).
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We were happy to host
@SupvPalchik
for a visit to our 1799 Historic Fairfax Courthouse and Historic Records Center!
Want to see it for yourself? Guided tours are free and open to the public!
Every Friday at 3pm (excluding holidays/court closures).
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NOTE: The Court is CLOSED Monday, May 31, 2021 to "honor all persons who made the supreme sacrifice in giving their lives in defense of Virginia & the United States" §2.2-3300
Got a history assignment for school? Look local. Check out our blog archives, showcasing original 18th & 19th C. court records, covering Poverty, Suffrage, Prohibition & more.
The Virginia Supreme Court has issued its 32nd Order extending the Declaration of the Judicial Emergency in Response to COVID-19 through January 5, 2022.
Circuit Court is excited to announce that civil jury trials will now also be held in the Historic Fairfax Courthouse. Jurors can find their assigned Reporting Location on their Summons for Jury Duty.
Today marks the start of
#BlackHistoryMonth
! This month we specifically recognize and honor the history, legacy, and contributions of Black Americans to our nation and our Commonwealth.
Women are and always have been the backbone of the Fairfax Courthouse!
In this photo from the Historic Courthouse Archive, you can see Clerk John M. Whalen with his staff photographed in 1938.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Need PRIMARY RESOURCES for your women's history month RESEARCH? "Found in the Archives" details Women's Suffrage in Fairfax & the early role of Women in Elections Administration.