Charged after an arrest by Lawlor Wj? 25.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Lawlor Wj
Fairfax City
25.3%
Dismissed
73.3%
Convicted
597
Cases
28th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
597 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Lawlor in Fairfax City, which operates as an independent court system separate from Fairfax County. Looking at the outcomes from this officer's arrests, you're facing steeper odds than the typical Virginia defendant. Officer Lawlor's cases result in dismissal only 25.3% of the time, compared to the statewide average of 34.7%—that's a 9.4 percentage point gap. With a 73.3% conviction rate, these numbers suggest cases from this officer tend to proceed to guilty verdicts at higher rates than average. Officer Lawlor ranks at the 27th percentile among Virginia officers, meaning most officers' cases see more dismissals.

Nearly all of Officer Lawlor's arrests (595 of 597 cases) are classified as "Other" charges, with those carrying a 25.1% dismissal rate. This broad category makes it difficult to predict your specific outcome without knowing your exact charge, but the overall pattern shows that cases from this officer rarely get dismissed and frequently result in conviction. The data reflects what's happened historically—your individual case will depend on its specific facts and circumstances.

Based on 597 public court records, 2023–2024. 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: December 2024

Other Officers in Fairfax City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Bates S 918 32.5%
Poore D 707 9.4%
S Bates 614 35.4%
W J Lawlor 560 34.9%
Anderson Md 505 30.4%

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 Lawlor Wj have a 25.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 597 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 28% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
Detailed charge breakdown is available in the table above.
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, 2023–2024. 597 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

25.3% of this officer's cases in Fairfax City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.