Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia, a major suburb of Washington DC, is located directly across the historic Potomac River from our nation’s capital. Not a town or a city, Arlington is an Independent County. Arlington's 26 square miles is the smallest self-governing county in the US. There are no incorporated towns within Arlington, VA. Originally part of the Washington DC annexation, it was given back to Virginia in 1846 and named as part of Alexandria County until 1920 when Arlington was formed.
If you’re heading to state court in Arlington, Virginia, you’ll probably go to one of 3 trial courts: the Arlington Circuit Court, which handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000 (as well as claims between $4,500 and $15,000); the Arlington General District Court, which handles civil cases for claims up to $15,000; or the Arlington 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, 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.
Arlington, Virginia is best known to visitors as the home of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and the Ronald Regan - Washington National Airport. A visit to the Arlington Visitor Center, located near the Pentagon’s Metro Rail Station, and Pentagon City’s Shopping area, is a great starting point for museum hopping, shopping, and even hiking and biking! With over 75 miles of trails and 1100 acres of park and open space, Arlington is an urban area with outdoor appeal. With 11 Metrorail stations, Arlington is minutes from the White House, the Smithsonian, downtown art galleries, and other major attractions in the Washington Metropolitan area.
Arlington, VA is not just a tourist city. Arlington boasts quality residential neighborhoods. Forbes' web site reports that Arlington, Virginia, population 202,800 (Census 2007), was the 9th richest county in the United States in 2006. Arlington’s unemployment rate is a stunning low of 1.8%. The federal government is the largest single employer and Arlington’s top 5 private sector employers are: Virginia Hospital Center, Verizon, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Marriott International and SAIC.
Arlington, VA, ranked as the most educated city in 2006 by Money Magazine, values education. The Arlington Public Schools system is also one of the top ten per-pupil spenders in the nation. The public high schools in Arlington CountyVA are Yorktown High School, Washington-Lee High School, Wakefield High School, and the H-B Woodlawn program. Arlington County is also home to Bishop O'Connell, a Roman Catholic high school. Institutes of higher education are well represented in Arlington by Argosy University, Art Institute of Washington, DeVry University / Arlington, George Mason University / Arlington, George Washington University / Arlington, Marymount University, Northern Virginia Community College, Strayer College, Troy University, University of Management and Technology and Virginia Tech/Northern Virginia Center.
Arlington Virginia Accidents Headlines
Three people killed in accidents on I-66 Monday (WTOP Radio Network)
Marine Denied Recognition Because of How he Died (FOX 5 Washington D.C.)
Virginia denies Marine recognition because of how he died (The Virginian-Pilot)
VDOT Preparing for Winter (WHSV Harrisonburg)
Bruce Schneier Talks Metro Bag Searches (Washington Post)
MSHA Adds Drug Testing Hearing (WYMT Mountain News)
