What are the case outcomes for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

Based on 27 cases in Norfolk (2025 public records), 42.9% are dismissed, 35.7% result in conviction, and 21.4% end in acquittal. The median case takes 3.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

How long does a Protective Order Violation case take in Norfolk?

The median case takes 3.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 1.8 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.3 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

The conviction rate for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk is 35.7%, based on 27 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 Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

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

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

Protective Order Violation cases in Norfolk are heard in Circuit Court (27 cases in 2025).

How does Norfolk compare to other courts for Protective Order Violation?

Norfolk has a 42.9% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation. Visit the Protective Order Violation overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

For those convicted of Protective Order Violation in Norfolk, the average sentence recorded is 1.0 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Protective Order Violation in Norfolk, VA

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation in Norfolk?

The dismissal rate is 42.9%, based on 27 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

Protective Order Violation cases in Norfolk are heard primarily in Circuit Court. Based on 27 cases in 2025, 42.9% were dismissed or dropped and 35.7% resulted in conviction.

42.9%

Dismissal Rate

▼ vs 53.3% statewide

35.7%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 39.9% statewide

3.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — Circuit Court

How 27 Circuit Court cases in Norfolk were resolved in 2025. This charge is heard at the Circuit Court level.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

14.3%

28.6%

35.7%

21.4%

Dismissed by judge 14.3% (n=2) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 28.6% (n=4) Convicted 35.7% (n=5) Acquitted 21.4%

Largest outcomeConvicted — 35.7% of 14 resolved cases.

Source: 27 Circuit Court records, Norfolk, 2025. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Norfolk compares

Dismissal rates for Protective Order Violation in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the next four jurisdictions statewide by case volume.

NorfolkThis page 42.9% 27 cases

Virginia Beach 69.2% 46 cases Chesterfield County 30.4% 41 cases Prince William County 66.7% 36 cases Lynchburg 50.0% 31 cases

Statewide average 53.3% all Virginia

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

Filed in Norfolk Circuit Court? See the full Circuit Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

Sentencing When Convicted

1.0 years

Avg Sentence

1.0 years

Median Sentence

Case Duration

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

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 1.8 months

Median 3.6 months

Slowest 25% 4.3 months

II Getting Help

Getting Help With a Protective Order Violation Charge

Representation options in Norfolk.

If you cannot afford an attorney for a protective order violation 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 Norfolk. Defense attorneys who have appeared on protective order violation cases in Norfolk are listed below.

Defense Attorneys with Protective Order Violation Cases in Norfolk

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Norfolk and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Protective Order Violation cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Michelle Monfiletto 3 of 48 total Oksana Labounty 2 of 75 total Sherri Carr 2 of 51 total Anthony Yancey 2 of 37 total Alyssa Myers 1 of 129 total Mindy Stolworthy 1 of 112 total Kristina Davis 1 of 84 total Louis P Gaertner 1 of 40 total P Todd Sartwell 1 of 26 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 — Norfolk

4,685 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Norfolk 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.

How does Norfolk compare to other Virginia courts?

Norfolk has a 42.9% dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Protective Order Violation 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). Protective Order Violation Outcomes — Norfolk, Virginia. Based on 27 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/protective-order-violation/norfolk

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