Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia, known as "Old Town", is located in Northern Virginia across the Potomac River from Washington DC An important port since 1749, Alexandria, VA dominated trade during colonial, revolutionary and Civil War periods.
If you’re heading to state court in Alexandria, Virginia, you’ll probably go to one of 3 trial courts: the Alexandria Circuit Court, which handles all civil cases for claims of more than $15,000 (as well as claims between $4,500 and $15,000); the Alexandria General District Court, which handles civil cases for claims up to $15,000; or the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, which hears traffic matters and other cases involving persons under 18 years old.
If you have a personal injury case in Alexandria, VA, your claim will be heard in civil court. This FAQs section gives you information about civil lawsuits. If you are confused about the terms you hear while in court, you may find this list of common legal terms handy. Once you’ve gone through a trial, you may have the right to appeal your personal injury case to the state Appeals Court or the Supreme Court. Both of those appellate courts are in Richmond.
Alexandria, population 128,923 (Census 2003), was named by the Virginia General Assembly in 1749 for the original settler, John Alexander, who purchased the site from Indians in 1669 for "six thousand pounds of Tobacco and Cask". Virginia ceded the town in 1789 as their contribution to the new nation's capitol. In 1847 the land was returned; in 1852, Alexandria, VA became a city.
Alexandria's 15.75 square miles of museums, architecture, and other attractions draw more than 1.5 million visitors each year. The Walking Tour of Alexandria's Oldtowne is a charming experience in this gem of a city. History seeps up through your shoes from the cobblestone streets and every corner contains the history of America. Among the many jewels are Gadsby's Tavern Museum, which was temporary quarters for George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The Lee-Fendall House (1785) was home to generations of the famous Lee family. Both George Washington and Robert E. Lee were regular worshipers at Christ Episcopal Church (1773), designed by James Wren.
Fort Ward, the best preserved of the Union forts built to protect Washington during the Civil War, offers exhibits, programs, and tours. The Torpedo Factory Art Center, built in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, is now working studios for over 160 professional artists. And the U. S. Patent and Trademark Museum, established in 1995, has expanded to include intellectual property.
Today, more arrive by air to Alexandria, VA than by the Potomac River. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 4 miles north, and Washington Dulles International and Andrews Air Force Base are nearby and accessible with public transportation: The Alexandria Transit Company (Dash) and the Metrorail subway system.
Alexandria Public Schools alone include 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, a specialized ninth grade school, a high school and an alternative high school. Private schools are myriad and higher education is served by Strayer University and the Tesst Technological Institute, among others. George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Marymount University, University of the District of Columbia, American University, and the Catholic University of America are all within commuting distance.
The Ladies Home Journal rated Alexandria, VA number one in its "Top 10 List of America's Best Cities for Women", based on readers' criteria of low-crime rate, pleasant lifestyle, great public schools, plentiful job opportunities, and quality health-care and child-care.
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