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, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys and support staff.

Bradley W. Finch has served in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office since 2001. He is a lifelong 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.

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

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

'I have enjoyed serving in the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office over the past nine 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