DUI in Alexandria: What the Court Data Shows

According to 60,761 public court records from 2023–2024, DUI / DWI cases across 123 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 11.7% and an average conviction rate of 86.8%.

Alexandria, an independent city in the Northern Virginia corridor, processes DUI/DWI cases through its own court system. This page examines what public court records show about DUI outcomes in Alexandria.

Alexandria DUI by the Numbers (2023-2024)

• 506 DUI/DWI cases analyzed
• 12.8% dismissal rate (statewide average: 11.9%)
• 86.1% conviction rate (statewide average: 86.9%)
• 147 days median case duration

Alexandria's DUI statistics closely mirror the statewide averages, with a dismissal rate of 12.8% and a conviction rate of 86.1%. The 147-day median case duration is moderately above the statewide average.

How Alexandria Compares

• Prince William County — 24.0% dismissal rate (3,708 cases)
• Fairfax County — 16.1% dismissal rate (4,578 cases)
• Loudoun County — 12.9% dismissal rate (1,541 cases)
• Alexandria — 12.8% dismissal rate (506 cases)
• Arlington County — 9.5% dismissal rate (1,204 cases)

As an independent city, Alexandria operates its own court system separately from the surrounding Fairfax County courts, despite their geographic proximity.

Explore the Full Data

For complete DUI/DWI statistics in Alexandria, visit our Alexandria DUI/DWI detail page.

To compare all Virginia jurisdictions, see our statewide DUI/DWI overview.

Next Steps

If you are facing DUI charges in Alexandria, consult a licensed Virginia attorney who practices in Alexandria courts. This data provides useful context for understanding how similar cases have been resolved.