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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 anonymous | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney
I can’t thank Mr. Von Fricken enough for his outstanding work on my case. From the beginning, he provided expert guidance, kept me informed, and fought tirelessly on my behalf. His support and legal skills made all the difference, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Highly recommended! ...
Posted by Shir | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing person, helped dismiss case instantly and fast.
I can't thank Alexander enough for the incredible job he did handling my case. I was falsely accused of assault, and the stress was overwhelming. From the moment he took over, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. His professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the law gave me co...
Posted by AZAMAT | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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!
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saved me tremendously
Mr Von Fricken came as a recommendation from another attorney I had the pleasure of working with. He was very professional and gave me the facts straight up. He made the process as simple as possible, answered any/ all questions I had about my court case, and was easily accessible. I would highly rec...
"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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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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