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Sued over a debt, facing wage garnishment, or fighting a credit-report error in Williamsburg? Krumbein Consumer Legal Services defends consumers in the Williamsburg General District Court and Circuit Court — and across Virginia since 1999.
Krumbein Consumer Legal Services represents consumers in the City of Williamsburg in matters under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and in debt-collection cases filed in the Williamsburg General District Court and Circuit Court. We’re based in nearby Glen Allen and have represented individual consumers in Virginia’s state and federal courts since 1999.
For Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg is heard
If a creditor or debt buyer sues you over a debt connected to Williamsburg, 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.
Williamsburg/James City County General District Court
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 2
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Warrant in Debt claims, garnishment summonses, and civil suits up to $25,000.
Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Civil suits over $25,000 and appeals from the General District Court.
Note: The City of Williamsburg and James City County share one combined 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 Williamsburg/James City County General District Court.
How we help in Williamsburg
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.
Williamsburg — common questions
Check your numbers before you call anyone
Free tools, built on the same statutes we argue in Williamsburg/James City County 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 Williamsburg
Williamsburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It had a population of 15,425 at the 2020 census. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is bordered by James City County on the west and south and York County on the east.
Nearby areas we serve
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Facing a debt or credit problem in Williamsburg?
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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