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Goochland Circuit Court Clerk

Goochland County

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2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063
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2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063
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(804) 556-5353
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Hours:
at 2:30pm
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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Goochland County, Virginia

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Virginia.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Goochland County, Virginia, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Goochland County, Virginia, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
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About probate judges in Goochland County, Virginia

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Virginia may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Goochland County, Virginia, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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Helpful resources for probate in Virginia

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Virginia that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk is: (804) 556-5353

The hours of operation listed for the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk are:

Monday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Reviews of the Goochland Circuit Court Clerk

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5 months ago

Hopefully you don’t get stuck dealing with these people. Sent in a concealed renewal and $15 since they mailed it to me. Send it back to them they call and say they took the money but can’t do anything since I moved and I have to send it to Hanover. Sending it to Hanover makes sense. Doesn’t make sense that they take the $15...didn’t realize it wasn’t supposed to be there, won’t give it back and don’t do anything. Courts love their fees 🖕🏼

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3 months ago

Drove an hour to pay a traffic ticket after checking the website to see if they were open and when I got there it was a note on the door stating the were short on staff to call a number for further assistance. Well you call the number and no one answers!!! So to me they should have posted that they were closed on the website site!! Just ridiculous!!

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a year ago

The ladies in the clerks office are bright, intelligent, knowledgeable and so very helpful! Under the guidance of the honorable Dale Agnew you will be very pleased with the service they provide

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2 years ago

The Judge was fair really seemed to care and did not make me feel bad. I will never drive over the speed limit again this was my first ticket at 51 my dad was a bailiff there not when I went there he had already retired the judge did not know my relation to my dad we have different last names nor did I bring it up I was treated with dignity, respect, fair decision I just wished I had asked for driving school I was so upset I was in the court house my dad so loved and so upset because I loved Sheriff Agnew haven’t seen him in years I felt like it was one of the nicest courts I had ever been in from the ladies helping me at front desk whenever I called and after I left and paid fine! Thank you for being fair and having compassion! Judge Stokes was very nice and not even regarding the outcome made me feel comfortable and treated fairly without judgement!

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2 years ago

Went in for a marriage license. The clerk was very prompt, friendly and helpful and made us feel at ease with the process of filling out the application as well as returning the license to them after the ceremony.

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