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Sued over a debt, facing wage garnishment, or fighting a credit-report error in Rockingham County? Krumbein Consumer Legal Services defends consumers in the General District Court and Circuit Court of Rockingham County — and across Virginia since 1999.
Krumbein Consumer Legal Services represents consumers throughout Rockingham County in matters under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and in debt-collection cases filed in the General District Court and Circuit Court of Rockingham County. We’re based in Glen Allen and have represented individual consumers in Virginia’s state and federal courts since 1999.
For Rockingham County residents, the two deadlines that decide most debt cases are the return date printed on a Warrant in Debt and Virginia’s statute of limitations on the debt itself. Miss the first and a default judgment — followed by wage garnishment — can land without the creditor proving anything. Catch the second and a time-barred debt can be defeated outright, because a collector who sues on a debt it knows is too old may itself be violating federal law.
Where a debt lawsuit in Rockingham County is heard
If a creditor or debt buyer sues you over a debt connected to Rockingham County, the case is almost always filed in one of two courts. Knowing which one — and the date on your paperwork — is the difference between a defense and a default judgment.
Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court
53 Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Warrant in Debt claims, garnishment summonses, and civil suits up to $25,000.
Rockingham County Circuit Court
80 Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Civil suits over $25,000 and appeals from the General District Court.
Note: Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg share a combined General District Court.
Court addresses and phone numbers are published by the Virginia Judicial System; confirm details with the clerk before a deadline, as locations and hours can change. For directions, the clerk’s number, and a practical guide to what happens at a debt hearing, see our page on Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court.
How we help in Rockingham County
Credit Report Errors
Debt Collector Harassment
Warrant in Debt Defense
Summons & Complaint Defense
Wage Garnishment Defense
Identity Theft Recovery
Mixed & Merged Credit Files
Debt Relief & Bankruptcy Alternatives
The first case review is free. Many consumer-protection claims also let us recover attorney’s fees from the company that broke the law, so a strong case can cost you little or nothing out of pocket. We’ll explain how fees and costs work for your situation during that review.
Rockingham County — common questions
Check your numbers before you call anyone
Free tools, built on the same statutes we argue in Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court — get a first read in under a minute and bring it to your free case review.
Garnishment Calculator
How much of your paycheck is protected under Va. Code § 34-29 — and how much is at risk.
CalculateStatute of Limitations Checker
Is the old debt past Virginia’s deadline to sue? Check before you pay a penny.
Check the deadlineFurther reading
- Served With a Warrant in Debt in Virginia: Step by Step
- Wage Garnishment in Virginia: What They Can Take
- How to Dispute a Credit Report Error the Right Way
About Rockingham County
Rockingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,757. Its county seat is the independent city of Harrisonburg.
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Facing a debt or credit problem in Rockingham County?
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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