Charged after an arrest by A Zavala? 35.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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A Zavala
Essex County
35.0%
Dismissed
65.0%
Convicted
350
Cases
50th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
350 cases · 2025

If A Zavala filed your case in Essex County, here's what the data shows: 35.0% of their 350 cases were dismissed, and 65.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Essex County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 50% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (193 cases, 35.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (144 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 350 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Essex County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 193 35.1%
Traffic Infraction 144 35.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 0.0%

Other Officers in Essex County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K Perrigan 1,273 34.1%
Maltese 627 27.1%
G Mazajaramillo 431 31.4%
Wright 182 43.0%
A Nowacki 146 43.5%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving A Zavala have a 35.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 350 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 50% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Zavala include Other (193 cases), Traffic Infraction (144 cases), Reckless Driving (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 9 Reckless Driving cases involving A Zavala in Essex County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Essex County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 350 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

35.0% of this officer's cases in Essex County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.