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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
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Posted by Maria | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 Christina | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I was recommended to Alex from a family friend. I hired him to represent my son. He was very professional, always available when needed and worked hard on the case to get the best outcome for my son. He truly cares about his clients and it definitely shows. I can’t thank him enough for the time and d...
Posted by LIz | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Highly recommend
We were referred to Alex von Fricken for consultation regarding a City of Alexandria mandatory juvenile court appearance following a traffic accident. Alex was able to significantly reduce the stress of the unknown for us! He proactively researched the circumstances of our daughter’s case and offered...
Posted by Muhammad | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Responsive
I got a traffic ticket last year and I was supposed to go to court to defend on my case. I searched online for three weeks to find a good and experienced attorney. I found Attorney Alex. He is excellent and defend on court, and my case dismissed.
Posted by Greg | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Professional, Personable and Responsive
I contacted Mr Von Fricken with very short notice before my court date and he was able to talk me through everything and was very prompt on explaining exactly what he needed from me to proceed. He was able to get my traffic citation dismissed and I walked out of the courthouse free and clear minutes ...
"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