Charged after an arrest by J Mendez? 58.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the Arlington County average.

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J Mendez
Arlington County
58.3%
Dismissed
41.7%
Convicted
446
Cases
85th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
446 cases · 2025

If J Mendez filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 58.3% of their 446 cases were dismissed, and 41.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Arlington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 85% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (290 cases, 54.4% dismissed), followed by Other (126 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 446 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington 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 290 54.4%
Other 126 67.9%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 44.4%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 913 19.6%
B Ciero 835 57.7%
G Seibert 770 35.4%
M Cymbalisty 711 32.3%
K Heath 709 34.1%

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 Mendez have a 58.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 446 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 85% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Mendez include Traffic Infraction (290 cases), Other (126 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Mendez in Arlington County, 44.4% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Arlington 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. 446 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

58.3% of this officer's cases in Arlington County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.