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J M Buffington — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 36 cases involving this officer

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Of 36 cases involving J M Buffington, 16 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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J M Buffington
Fairfax County
36
Cases
16
Resolved here
96th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
36 cases · 2025
Based on 36 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in J M Buffington's cases for your specific charge.

Grand Larceny 0.0% dismissed Property Destruction 100.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed

If J M Buffington filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: of 36 cases filed, 16 reached an outcome — 87.5% were dismissed and 12.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 96% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (11 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Grand Larceny (7 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 36 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J M Buffington resolve, by charge

Property Destruction 100.0% Larceny / Theft 100.0% Grand Larceny 0.0%

Highest dismissalProperty Destruction — 100.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Fairfax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 11 100.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 7 0.0%
Property Destruction 6 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

Common Questions

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 M Buffington have a 87.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 36 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 96% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J M Buffington include Other (11 cases), Grand Larceny (7 cases), Property Destruction (6 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Grand Larceny cases involving J M Buffington in Fairfax County, 0 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Grand Larceny outcomes for Fairfax County.
Of 6 Property Destruction cases involving J M Buffington in Fairfax County, 5 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Property Destruction outcomes for Fairfax 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. 36 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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