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Charged after an arrest by S Nikolova? 42.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S Nikolova
Lynchburg
42.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
57.8%
Convicted
66
Cases
45
Resolved here
65th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
66 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S Nikolova's cases for your specific charge.

If S Nikolova filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: of 66 cases filed, 45 reached an outcome — 42.2% were dismissed and 57.8% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 65% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (16 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (13 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 66 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 16 40.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 13 57.1%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 10 100.0%
Other 10 0.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 829 47.2%
J W Farrar 654 17.4%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%

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 S Nikolova have a 42.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 66 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 65% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Nikolova include Traffic Infraction (16 cases), Larceny / Theft (13 cases), Fraud / Forgery (10 cases), Other (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 13 Larceny / Theft cases involving S Nikolova in Lynchburg, 7 reached an outcome and 57.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Lynchburg.
Of 10 Fraud / Forgery cases involving S Nikolova in Lynchburg, 1 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

42.2% of this officer's cases in Lynchburg are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.