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Charged after an arrest by J Herbert? 48.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Herbert
Fairfax City
48.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
51.5%
Convicted
92
Cases
75th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
92 cases · 2025

If J Herbert filed your case in Fairfax City, here's what the data shows: 48.5% of their 92 cases were dismissed, and 51.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 75% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (33 cases, 48.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (31 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 92 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax City 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 33 48.1%
Traffic Infraction 31 58.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 18 52.9%

Other Officers in Fairfax City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Bates 832 45.5%
W J Lawlor 704 35.1%
D Poore 623 14.3%
M D Anderson 318 36.7%
C Zurbach 250 18.3%

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 J Herbert have a 48.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 92 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 75% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Herbert include Other (33 cases), Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Larceny / Theft (18 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 18 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Herbert in Fairfax City, 52.9% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax City.
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. 92 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

48.5% of this officer's cases in Fairfax City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.