The Commonwealth's Attorney serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the County, prosecutes all felonies and certain misdemeanors and traffic offenses, and advises citizens, law enforcement agencies, and magistrates regarding interpretation of criminal law.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office consists of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, his Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys and support staff.

Bradley W. Finch is your Commonwealth’s Attorney. He has served in the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office since 2001. Brad is a life-long resident of Virginia. He graduated from the William and Mary School of Law in 1997 and subsequently served as a judicial clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Brad is married to Lara Finch. Brad and Lara have a son, Bradley, and a daughter, Mary.

If you ever have a question or comment, please contact Brad at (540) 382-5705 or e-mail him at finchbw@montgomerycountyva.gov.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the citizens of Montgomery County. Our office does not handle civil cases such as divorces, landlord/tenant disputes, estates, wills, real estate, etc.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office works with the Sheriff’s Office and the surrounding police departments. We also work with the Women’s Resource Center, VASAP and New River Valley Community Corrections, and Pretrial Services. The Victim-Witness Program is currently situated in our office.

'I have enjoyed serving in the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office over the last five years. All of the members of my office are dedicated and honored to serve the citizens of Montgomery County. Please let me know if I, or my office, can be of any assistance to you. '

      - Brad Finch