Meet the Deputy Commonwealth's Attorneys
Adrian J. Collins
Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Adrian is a life-long resident of Wise County Virginia, graduating from Coeburn High School. He attended the University of Virginia's College at Wise (Clinch Valley College), receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. Adrian then attended Regent University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor. Adrian was in private practice for twelve years before joining the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in 2003. He prosecutes cases in all courts, with a primary emphasis on violent crimes, and manages the administration of the office.
M. Suzanne Kerney-Quillen
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Suzanne is a life-long resident of Scott County Virginia, graduating from Gate City High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from King College and her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Appalachian School of Law. Suzanne previously served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Buchanan County. Suzanne joined the office in 2005 and prosecutes cases in all courts, with a primary emphasis on Narcotics Task Force cases, and supervises cases handled in General District Court.
Kenneth F. Lammers, Jr.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Ken received an Associate of Arts degree from Methodist College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Centre College. He also graduated from the Defense Language Institute in 1988 and the United States Army Intelligence Center and School in 1989. Ken received his Juris Doctorate degree from Washington and Lee Law School. Ken was a solo practitioner in Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Amelia counties for six years before joining the office in 2006. He prosecutes cases in all courts, primarily focusing on larceny cases and financial crimes.
Michael H. Abbott
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Mike has traveled around the world and back, finding his way to Wise County Virginia after a ten-year tour of duty in Europe in the United States Army, conducting espionage operations for American intelligence agencies. Mike is a native of Ducktown, Tennessee, and graduated from Greeneville High School. He attended the University of Tennessee and the University of Virginia's College at Wise (Clinch Valley College), obtaining two Bachelors of Science degrees and one Bachelor of Arts degree. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1995. Mike was in private practice with Sturgill & Kennedy, P.C., for twelve years before joining the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in 2007. Mike prosecutes cases in General District Court and Circuit Court.
Thomas Baker
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Tom is life-long resident of Lee County Virginia and serves as a part-time Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, handling juvenile and domestic relations cases. Tom maintains a private law office in Scott County, Virginia.
Sarah Jessee
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Sarah is a life-long resident of Lee County Virginia, graduating from Lee High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and her Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. Sarah joined the office in 2007 and prosecutes felony cases in Circuit Court.
Joshua H. Newberry
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Josh is a life long resident of Clintwood. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia at Wise, with a major in English Ltierature. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachia School of Law. Prior to joining the office Josh was a criminal defense attorney practicing in various jurisdicitions in Southwest Virginia. He prosecutes felony cases in Circuit Court.
Andrew Johnson
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Andy is life-long resident of Scott County, Virginia. He received a Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice from Radford University. He received his Juris Doctorate cum laude from the University of Richmond. Prior to joining the office, Andy was in general practice in Gate City, Virginia. He prosecutes cases in General District Court, focusing on misdemeanors and preliminary hearings.
