Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, US.
The Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse is a modern ten-story building in Alexandria with numerous courtrooms for federal proceedings. Inside are specialized chambers for different types of judges that handle a wide range of civil cases, criminal matters, and bankruptcy filings.
Built in the early 1990s at 401 Courthouse Square, the building took its name on June 26, 1995, through Congressional legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator John Warner of Virginia, honoring Judge Albert V. Bryan of the U.S. Court of Appeals. From the mid-1980s until 1995 that name had belonged to the 1932 federal courthouse at 200 South Washington Street, now the Martin V.B. Bostetter Courthouse.
The building is named after a respected federal judge and serves as a visible symbol of judicial authority in the region. Visitors see people from different backgrounds gathering here to participate in proceedings that affect community rights and daily life.
Visitors must show a valid photo identification and cannot bring electronic devices into the building during operating hours. Plan extra time for security checks at the entrance, especially during morning and afternoon hours.
The name moved between buildings: from the mid-1980s until 1995 it belonged to the 1932 federal courthouse at 200 South Washington Street, now the Martin V.B. Bostetter Courthouse. The present building received the Albert V. Bryan name on June 26, 1995, through legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator John Warner of Virginia.
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