Charged after an arrest by Zurbach C? 27.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Zurbach C
Fairfax City
27.1%
Dismissed
72.9%
Convicted
91
Cases
31th
Percentile
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
91 cases · 2023–2024

You were arrested by Officer Zurbach in Fairfax City, and understanding what that means starts with the numbers. Your case has a 72.9% chance of resulting in conviction — higher than Virginia's statewide average. Officer Zurbach's dismissal rate of 27.1% runs about 7.6 percentage points below the state average of 34.7%, putting this officer in the bottom third statewide for dismissals. This suggests cases filed by this officer move toward conviction more often than typical across Virginia.

The vast majority of arrests by Officer Zurbach — 77 out of 91 cases — fall under "Other" charges, which carry a 22.9% dismissal rate. Without knowing your specific charge category, this "Other" designation makes it harder to predict outcomes, since it likely includes a range of offenses. What matters for your situation is that charges brought by this officer have historically survived dismissal at lower rates than statewide averages, meaning cases tend to proceed through the court system rather than get dropped early.

Based on 91 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%
Lawlor Wj 597 25.3%
W J Lawlor 560 34.9%

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 Zurbach C have a 27.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 91 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% 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. 91 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

27.1% of this officer's cases in Fairfax City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.