Alexander Galliher von Fricken

Alexander Galliher von Fricken

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant

3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA

About Alexander

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses, and felony criminal offenses

9 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2018

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

von Fricken Law PLC

3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201

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Alexander Galliher von Fricken's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

221 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 50 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Smart, knowledgeable and committed

Alex represented my daughter on a felony drug charge and a subsequent charge of probation violation. He knows the prosecutors and judges, their personalities and inclinations. He's a smart and persuasive negotiator with the prosecution. We were very pleased with his work and the outcome he achieved. ... Alex is personable, affable and clearly committed to his client. I highly recommend Alex as a defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Reckless driving charge reduced to speeding

Alex was very easy to work with. My son received a reckless driving ticket that turned out to be on Federal property (road bordered Bull Run Battlefield) so it turned out to be an even bigger deal than it already was and we had to go to US District court! He walked us through the process and made rec...ommendations that ultimately reduced his charges to a “normal” speeding ticket. He was very responsive to inquiries and spent time preparing my son for what to expect during his court date. All in all the outcome was as good as could be expected. Would definitely hire again though hopefully won’t have to!

Posted by Andy | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Knows what he’s doing

I highly recommend Alexander. He was able to dismiss the reckless driving charge against me and answered every question I asked him. Highly recommend!

Posted by Reba | January 16, 2025

Executive Assistant

Alex was beyond superb! I received a speeding ticket in Greene County in Virginia while returning to Maryland from a visit to my sister in Charlottesville, VA. Since Greene County was not in Alex's jurisdiction, he was not able to represent me in court however, he was able to.assist me in represen...ting myself. He carefully and strategically wrote out the script for me with all of the codes etc. pertaining to the law. He told me to make sure I arrived at the Court House early, which I did. When my name was called, I spoke to the judge, answered a few questions and read my script. I had printed all the pertinent documentation needed to present to the judge. I requested, per Alex, that I attend "Traffic School" and have the case dismissed and the judge agreed. I was simply elated. We won! I reached my goal. I could not have possibly done it without Alex's professional expertise. I thank him tremendously and highly recommend him for any future traffic violations. He saved me money ($300+) and "4" points off my driving record which would have also increased my car insurance. Thank you again Alex, you sure know your craft and I am honored to know you!

Posted by AZAMAT | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Well done!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alexander Galliher was amazing! He handled my traffic light ticket in Prince William County with professionalism and got a great outcome. He was clear, responsive, and made the process stress-free. Highly recommend him!

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Samantha Upton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Douglas Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - 2018

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney Office for Prince William County

Associations

Prince William County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Fairfax County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2011

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Virginia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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