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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
220 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Litigation
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Exceptional Representation Under Tight Deadlines
I can’t recommend Alex von Fricken highly enough. Due to a clerical issue, I only connected with Alex just days before I was scheduled to be in court. Despite the extremely short timeline, he immediately took ownership of the case, got up to speed quickly, and handled everything with professionali...
Posted by Nathan | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Excellent preparation and knowledge much appreciated
Thank you to Alex for ultimately getting my case dismissed at trial by using case law and preparing continuously for all possible outcomes throughout the process. Much appreciated!
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Was there for me the entire time
He won case for me .. pin pointed the exact attack to approach case with .. just completely amazing would recommend to anyone !
Posted by Gary | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Great experience
Can't recommend Alex more highly. He handled an eviction case that unfortunately proceeded all the way to the trial stage. He prepared me ahead of time with what exactly to expect and I am pleased to say that the whole process went smoothly and successfully. Alex was so well prepared that the defe...
Posted by Tamba | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Great Lawyer
Alex relieved me from all the stress associated with the justice system. He made me feel like I was going to 711 instead of the court room. That was how he cared. He spoke very little but I felt how much he cared and was willing and ready to defend me. He was so competent that we won just in one a...
"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
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
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