What are the case outcomes for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

Based on 54 cases in Williamsburg (2025 public records), 87.5% are dismissed, 12.5% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.9 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

The dismissal rate is 87.5%, based on 54 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Fraud / Forgery case take in Williamsburg?

The median case takes 2.9 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 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 Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

The conviction rate for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg is 12.5%, based on 54 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 Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

5.6% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Williamsburg are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

Fraud / Forgery cases in Williamsburg are heard in General District Court (54 cases in 2025).

How does Williamsburg compare to other courts for Fraud / Forgery?

Williamsburg has a 87.5% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery. Visit the Fraud / Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

For those convicted of Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg, the average sentence recorded is 7.6 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg, VA

Q: What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

Fraud / Forgery cases in Williamsburg are heard in General District Court (54 cases in 2025).

Q: How does Williamsburg compare to other courts for Fraud / Forgery?

Williamsburg has a 87.5% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery. Visit the Fraud / Forgery overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

Q: What does the sentencing data show for Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg?

For those convicted of Fraud / Forgery in Williamsburg, the average sentence recorded is 7.6 months (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Based on 54 public court records from 2025, Fraud / Forgery cases in Williamsburg General District Court have a 87.5% dismissal rate (statewide avg: 74.0%), a 12.5% conviction rate, and a median case duration of 2.9 months.

87.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 74.0% statewide

12.5%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 25.4% statewide

2.9 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 54 General District Court cases in Williamsburg were resolved in 2025. This is where most Fraud / Forgery cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

87.5%

12.5%

Dismissed by judge 0.0% (n=0) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 87.5% (n=28) Guilty Plea 12.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 87.5% of 32 resolved cases.

Source: 54 General District Court records, Williamsburg, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Williamsburg compares

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

WilliamsburgThis page 87.5% 54 cases

Chesapeake 77.1% 405 cases Virginia Beach 70.6% 396 cases Norfolk 79.5% 325 cases Suffolk 84.6% 276 cases

Statewide average 74.0% 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.

Sentencing When Convicted

7.6 months

Avg Sentence

7.6 months

Median Sentence

Charge Reductions

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

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

5.6% of Fraud / Forgery cases
in Williamsburg are reduced

3 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Fraud / Forgery Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M

3 cases · 100.0% of reductions

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.0 months

Median 2.9 months

Slowest 25% 4.6 months

Defense Attorneys with Fraud / Forgery Cases in Williamsburg

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Williamsburg and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Fraud / Forgery cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

G Brooks 5 of 101 total P Freeman 4 of 101 total C Welch 4 of 79 total S Birocco 4 of 44 total Leigh Major 2 of 106 total Stephen Campbell 2 of 99 total Ivan Fehrenbach 2 of 97 total Calum Welch 2 of 70 total G Klugh 2 of 53 total Jay Pickus 2 of 25 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 →

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 Fraud / Forgery charge be reduced to something lesser?

5.6% of Fraud / Forgery cases in Williamsburg were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Credit Card Fraud<$1000 6M (3 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 Williamsburg compare to other Virginia courts?

Williamsburg has a 87.5% dismissal rate for Fraud / Forgery cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Fraud / Forgery 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). Fraud / Forgery Outcomes — Williamsburg, Virginia. Based on 54 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/fraud-forgery/williamsburg

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