Albemarle County General District Court - limited jurisdiction trial court that hears civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and conducts trials for traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses.
City of Charlottesville General District Court - limited jurisdiction trial court that hears civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 ($50,000 in certain civil matters) and conducts trials for traffic infractions, misdemeanor offenses and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies.
U.S. District Court - Western District of Virginia - Federal Court handles civil and criminal matters filed pursuant to Federal Statutes.