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Charged after an arrest by C L Goodbar? 26.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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C L Goodbar
Rockbridge County
26.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
71.6%
Convicted
223
Cases
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
223 cases · 2025

If C L Goodbar filed your case in Rockbridge County, here's what the data shows: 26.2% of their 223 cases were dismissed, and 71.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (156 cases, 25.3% dismissed), followed by Other (49 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 223 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Rockbridge 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
Traffic Infraction 156 25.3%
Other 49 23.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 42.9%

Other Officers in Rockbridge County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J A Tomlin 759 19.5%
C W Hand 520 19.5%
S T Holland 367 18.5%
D B Mays 362 27.3%
S R Decoster 315 32.5%

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 C L Goodbar have a 26.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 223 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C L Goodbar include Traffic Infraction (156 cases), Other (49 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving C L Goodbar in Rockbridge County, 42.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Rockbridge 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. 223 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.2% of this officer's cases in Rockbridge County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.