Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia lies on the Elizabeth River in the heart of the Hampton Roads Metro Area, in Southeastern VA. Known as the birthplace of Colonial America, these seven major cities are linked by the Hampton Roads Beltway. Chesapeake is within 20 minutes of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 15 minutes from downtown Norfolk and 40 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg.
Chesapeake, founded in 1963, when the city of South Norfolk was consolidated with Norfolk County, is located in Chesapeake County. Chesapeake, VA is the third most populous city in Virginia with a US Census Bureau population of 220,560 residents (est.) in 2006. Chesapeake consists of 590 square miles, with 10.2 square miles of the area consisting of water.
If you’re heading to state court in Chesapeake, Virginia, you’ll probably go to one of 3 trial courts: the Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake General District Court, which handles civil cases for claims up to $15,000; or the Chesapeake 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.
The weather in Chesapeake, Virginia is consistently mild, with an average of 45 inches of precipitation a year and only trace snowfall amounts. Access to Chesapeake, VA is easy with State Route 168 as a major highway that serves the city. Also known as the Chesapeake Expressway, it connects I-64 and the North Carolina Border. International airport service is nearby at Norfolk International Airport; and the Chesapeake Regional Airport is located within the city limits. Chesapeake's medical needs are met by the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Chesapeake, VA boasts the oldest continuously used man made canal in the United States; the colorfully named Dismal Swamp Canal has been in service for over 230 years. Adjacent to the canal is the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, an 8.5 mile multiuse trail open to bicycling, walking, running, horseback riding and boating.
Chesapeake, VA offers sun and fun, historical attractions, golf, history and waterways galore. Highlights include the Chesapeake Arboretum , the 75 acre Chesapeake City Park, the Chesapeake Planetarium and the Chesapeake Veteran’s Memorial. There are 10 scenic parks in Chesapeake, including the 763-acre Northwest River Park, and the more than 107,000-acre Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Don't miss Riddick’s Folly House Museum. It was established 1837 and is a former Civil War headquarters commandeered for the Union. It features graffiti by Union soldiers. (The Museum also boasts a Suffolk Peanut industry exhibit.)
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