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Alexander von Fricken is a former Virginia prosecutor with a strong background in criminal law. His criminal law experience includes exposure to a wide range of felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts of Virginia.
Mr. von Fricken attended the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in finance and accounting. He attended law school at The Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he discovered his passion for litigation and the courtroom.
After graduating law school, Mr. von Fricken worked as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Prince William County where he amassed significant trial experience, handling thousands of misdemeanors and felony cases, while taking dozens of cases to jury and bench trials in the county’s Circuit Court.
He founded a private practice, von Fricken Law PLC, where he has utilized his criminal justice and trial experiences as well as professional relationships to represent the best interests of his clients throughout Northern Virginia state courts on a broad range of criminal, traffic, and civil offenses. He also handles related matters such as driver’s license issues, firearms rights and concealed weapon permit issues, expungements, bond motions, suppression motions, civil asset forfeiture, probation violations, protective orders, and victim representation.
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3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201
223 Client Reviews
Showing 46 - 50 of 72 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Maria | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mrs Martinez
Mr.Von Fricken was and excellent counsel for my case, He help me to get my charges dismissed. Beside that he give me moral support and hope which is very important for a client. And also he speak a very good Spanish. Thank you Mr Von Fricken
Posted by David | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Von Fricken told me the outcome of the case before going inside the court and that’s what exactly happened. He’ll respond any day or time and will make sure you’re in the loop of everything. Thanks for getting my charge dropped in Alexandria!
Posted by Monique | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Harris
Alex provided exceptional profession guidance and help for a reckless driving charge. Alex told me exactly what to expect and what to do during and after the hearing. Fortunately, I didn’t have to take a day off of work to appear in court and Alex was able to get my charge reduced to speeding! I woul...
Posted by Delmy | August 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Trustworthy lawyer
Alex represented me on a reckless driving case. I was going 98 on a 55, in VA that could have meant jail time. Alex was honest and trustworthy, and supported me through the whole process. At the end he was able to negotiate, and I just got points added to my license. I truly appreciate Alex and would...
Posted by Shannon | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer in Northern VA
I was recommended by Alex through a coworker for a case my juvenile son had with the school board. Heeding Alex’s advice and recommendations we were able to get the case dismissed and my son changed his life pursuing a career in the US Navy and changing his life for the better. I keep Alex on speed d...
"Mr. von Fricken is a smart lawyer and a dedicated advocate for his clients. His client-communication is top notch and he provides the personalized representation clients want and need. He practices in different jurisdictions than I do - so I refer him clients with absolute confidence, knowing they are in good hands."
"Alex von Fricken is a highly skilled and competent lawyer. His background as a former prosecutor makes him especially well suited to defend those accused of crimes because he knows exactly how the other side works and thinks. He is an excellent trial lawyer, yet he is able to use his keen negotiation skills to achieve the desired result for many clients without having to go to trial. He keeps his clients well informed and educates them about all possible outcomes of their case. I highly recommend Alex von Fricken to represent your interests in both criminal and civil matters."
Criminal defense lawyer
2012 - 2018
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney Office for Prince William County
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2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
Spanish