What are the case outcomes for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

Based on 311 cases in Williamsburg (2025 public records), 46.0% are dismissed, 44.1% result in a guilty plea, and 11.7% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

The dismissal rate is 46.0%, based on 311 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Failure to Appear case take in Williamsburg?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.2 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.6 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

The conviction rate for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg is 50.5%, based on 311 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 Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

Charge reduction data is limited for this combination in our records.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

Most Failure to Appear cases in Williamsburg are heard in General District Court (227 cases in 2025), where 46.0% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.7 months. 84 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 15.7% are dismissed.

How does Williamsburg compare to other courts for Failure to Appear?

Williamsburg has a 46.0% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear. Visit the Failure to Appear overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Failure to Appear in Williamsburg?

For those convicted of Failure to Appear in Williamsburg, the average sentence recorded is 8 days (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Failure to Appear in Williamsburg, VA

If you've been charged with failure to appear in Williamsburg — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (227 of 311) were heard in General District Court, where 46.0% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.7 months. 84 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

46.0%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 59.5% statewide

50.5%

Conviction Rate

▲ vs 34.7% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 227 General District Court cases in Williamsburg were resolved in 2025. This is where most Failure to Appear cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

44.5%

49.6%

Dismissed by judge 44.5% (n=61) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 1.5% (n=2) Guilty Plea 49.6% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 4.4%

Largest outcomeGuilty plea — 49.6% of 137 resolved cases.

Source: 227 General District Court records, Williamsburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Williamsburg compares

Dismissal rates for Failure to Appear in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

WilliamsburgThis page 46.0% 311 cases

Norfolk 66.3% 1,502 cases Newport News 53.4% 1,232 cases Chesapeake 68.1% 1,217 cases Virginia Beach 49.0% 989 cases

Statewide average 59.5% all Virginia

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

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

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 84 Failure to Appear cases in 2025

A small share of Failure to Appear cases in Williamsburg are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

13.7%

29.4%

23.5%

31.4%

Dismissed 13.7% (n=7) Nolle prosequi 2.0% (n=1) Guilty Plea 29.4% Found Guilty 23.5% Acquitted 31.4%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 86 convicted cases in Williamsburg General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

68.6%

Received Active Jail

Median 10 days when imposed

▲ vs 34.2% statewide

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

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.2 months

Median 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 4.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Failure to Appear Cases in Williamsburg

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Williamsburg and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Failure to Appear cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Fernando Groene 14 of 182 total George U; Iii Brooks 8 of 42 total Stephen Campbell 7 of 99 total George Brooks 6 of 70 total Peyton Akers 5 of 85 total J Stephen Roberts 5 of 52 total R Jones 5 of 39 total Katherine Meixel 4 of 103 total Ivan Fehrenbach 4 of 97 total G Klugh 4 of 53 total

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

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Williamsburg

1,025 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Williamsburg Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Failure to Appear arrests in Williamsburg are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Commonwealth Of Virginia 49.0% 75 cases Commonwealth Of Va 44.0% 144 cases

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

All arresting officers in Williamsburg

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.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Failure to Appear cases start in General District Court — that's where the 227 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 84 Failure to Appear cases were heard in Williamsburg Circuit Court in 2025, where 15.7% were dismissed and 52.9% resulted in conviction.

How does Williamsburg compare to other Virginia courts?

Williamsburg has a 46.0% dismissal rate for Failure to Appear cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Failure to Appear 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). Failure to Appear Outcomes — Williamsburg, Virginia. Based on 311 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/failure-to-appear/williamsburg

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217 cases · 20.0% dismissed

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203 cases · 12.3% dismissed

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