What are the case outcomes for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

Based on 2107 cases in Fairfax County (2025 public records), 15.7% are dismissed, 82.7% result in conviction, and 1.5% end in acquittal. The median case takes 4.7 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

The dismissal rate is 15.7%, based on 2107 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a DUI / DWI case take in Fairfax County?

The median case takes 4.7 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 7.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

The conviction rate for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County is 82.7%, based on 2107 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

61.3% of DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor).

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax County are heard in General District Court (2107 cases in 2025).

How does Fairfax County compare to other courts for DUI / DWI?

Fairfax County has a 15.7% dismissal rate for DUI / DWI. Visit the DUI / DWI overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for DUI / DWI in Fairfax County?

For those convicted of DUI / DWI in Fairfax County, the average sentence recorded is 1.8 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

DUI / DWI in Fairfax County, VA

Statistics here cover General District Court cases only. The Fairfax County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) operates an independent case management system; felony cases that begin or are appealed there are not included in this dataset. See methodology →

Based on 2,107 public court records from 2025, DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax County General District Court have a 15.7% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 12.6%), a 82.7% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 4.7 months.

Key takeaways

15.7% of DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax County were dismissed or dropped in 2025, across 2,107 public court records (Virginia average: 12.6%).
82.7% resulted in conviction; 1.5% ended in acquittal.
61.3% were amended to a lesser charge, most often Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor).
The median case resolved in 4.7 months; the slowest quarter took 7.3 months or more.

15.7%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 12.6% statewide

82.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 85.7% statewide

4.7 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 2,107 General District Court cases in Fairfax County were resolved in 2025. This is where most DUI / DWI cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

14.1%

82.7%

Dismissed by judge 1.6% (n=29) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 14.1% (n=256) Convicted 82.7% (n=1,499) Acquitted 1.5%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 82.7% of 1,812 resolved cases.

Source: 2,107 General District Court records, Fairfax County, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia DWI Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Fairfax County compares

Dismissal rates for DUI / DWI in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Fairfax CountyThis page 15.7% 2,107 cases

Prince William County 24.3% 1,283 cases Loudoun County 13.3% 769 cases Stafford County 14.0% 684 cases Arlington County 11.9% 554 cases

Statewide average 12.6% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Fairfax County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 1,716 convicted cases in Fairfax County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

9.1%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▼ vs 35.0% statewide

$250

Median Fine

95.6% received a fine

● vs $250 statewide

87.2%

License Suspended

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▼ vs 92.1% statewide

67.2%

Received Probation

Median 1.0 years when imposed

▲ vs 52.5% statewide

83.3%

Enrolled in VASAP

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program

▼ vs 91.8% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Fairfax County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

61.3% of DUI / DWI cases
in Fairfax County are reduced

1,111 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

DUI / DWI Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)

699 cases · 62.9% of reductions

DUI / DWI DWI, First Offense

283 cases · 25.5% of reductions

DUI / DWI Improper Driving

62 cases · 5.6% of reductions

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.8 months

Median 4.7 months

Slowest 25% 7.3 months

Administrative license suspension. A DUI arrest in Virginia can trigger an administrative license suspension separate from the criminal case. Time-sensitive procedures may apply right after arrest. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney about the specifics.

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a DUI / DWI Charge

Representation options in Fairfax County.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a dui / dwi charge, you may qualify for court-appointed counsel or a public defender. How Virginia's indigent-defense system works explains who qualifies and how representation is assigned in Fairfax County. Defense attorneys who have appeared on dui / dwi cases in Fairfax County are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with DUI / DWI Cases in Fairfax County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Fairfax County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on DUI / DWI cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Jad Sarsour 83 of 1,602 total Jonathan Katz 81 of 166 total Jonathan R Oates 72 of 623 total David Dischley 60 of 493 total Joshua Wilson 55 of 660 total Edward Glynn 53 of 282 total Matthew Crowley 51 of 155 total Mark R Dycio 43 of 229 total Richard Manley 36 of 291 total Sheridan England 34 of 85 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose DUI / DWI arrests in Fairfax County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

B Teklu 66.7% 10 cases A Cameron 45.5% 14 cases M Walsh 37.5% 19 cases P Yost 33.3% 11 cases Y Mora 33.3% 15 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest DUI / DWI dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Fairfax County

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

Can a DUI / DWI charge be reduced to something lesser?

61.3% of DUI / DWI cases in Fairfax County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor) (699 cases), followed by DWI, First Offense (283 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Fairfax County compare to other Virginia courts?

Fairfax County has a 15.7% dismissal rate for DUI / DWI cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the DUI / DWI overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). DUI / DWI Outcomes — Fairfax County, Virginia. Based on 2,107 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/dui-dwi/fairfax-county

Other Charges in Fairfax County

Larceny / Theft

6,070 cases · 73.1% dismissed

Public Intoxication

2,136 cases · 41.8% dismissed

Failure to Appear

1,964 cases · 91.4% dismissed

Trespassing

1,574 cases · 67.7% dismissed