You and the Law:  Your Day in Court, a behind-the-scenes look at the Roanoke City  Courthouse and General District Court, was presented on October 6, and moderated by Tom Miller.   Sheriff Tim Allen, Captain Chuck Ferguson and Lieutenant Frank Harris gave a brief synopsis of courthouse security and the function of the Sheriff’s office.  Rick Kahl and Jean Wyatt guided attendees though the clerk’s offices.  Judge Jacqueline Talevi...

RLVSA . . . the association for legal professionals held their annual Bosses’ Night at the Fairfax Ballroom on September 17.   In honor of the 50th year of Bosses’ Night, all bosses were recognized.   Betty Moorman-Sweat was awarded the 2015 Member of the Year Award by the 2014 Member of the Year Monica Guilliams.  Honorary Member Cathy Caddy was recognized for her service as Executive Director of the RBA. Click on each photo to see...

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Mott.   Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Holt presented a framed photograph of the Roanoke City Courthouse to Dean Henry Butler of George Mason University School of Law.   Congressman Bob Goodlatte presented a memorial resolution in memory of Hon. M. Caldwell Butler.   President Elect Hugh Wellons introduced the guest speakers Dustin Davies and a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ...

The 2015 Summer Social was held at The River and Rail on August 17.  Click on each image to see the full photo. KODAK Digital Still...

The Honorable John Weber, III, was sworn in as a Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court o Monday, June 29, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roanoke City Courthouse. The Honorable John Weber, III The robe was presented by RBA President Joe Mott, SRCBA President Bryan Meadows, and VWAA, Roanoke Chapter, President Jennifer...

At the Annual Meeting of the Virginia State Bar in Virginia Beach, the Conference of Local Bars presented their annual awards at a breakfast on June 19.   Thomas H. Miller, past president of the RBA and past chairman of the RLF, was named the 2015 Local Bar Leader of the Year.  Immediate past president Rich Maxwell accepted two Awards of Merit for the Redesigned and Updated Website and for the Volunteer Service Awards Program (sustained...