Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney

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Government office

2.3(16 Google reviews)

4110 Chain Bridge Rd #103, Fairfax, VA 22030

Information last updated October 7, 2026

Practice Areas

General Practice

About Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney

The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney (OCA) in Fairfax County oversees the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes and delinquency matters under the Code of Virginia. The office operates in Fairfax County General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, serving approximately 1.2 million residents across Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon, and the Town of Vienna. The OCA is committed to promoting community safety and reforming the justice system to be more equitable, aiming to mitigate mass incarceration and address racial and socioeconomic disparities. Key initiatives include various diversion programs and specialty dockets such as Recovery Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and Mental Health Court, designed to address underlying causes of crime and provide rehabilitation. The office also runs a Restorative Justice Pilot Program for young adults charged with low-level offenses and launched a Conviction Integrity Unit in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project to review past and current felony cases for potential wrongful convictions. Steve T. Descano serves as the Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney, having been sworn into office in January 2020. He is a veteran and former federal prosecutor who has implemented a reform agenda focused on justice system equity.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Steve T. Descano — Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney
Chaim Mandelbaum — Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Services listed: Diversion Programs, Specialty Treatment Dockets, Recovery Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, Restorative Justice Pilot Program, Conviction Integrity Unit
Offices: 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 114 Fairfax, VA 22030

Source: fairfaxcounty.gov · checked October 7, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM–5 PM
Friday: 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

RestroomOn-site parking

Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney located?+

Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd #103, Fairfax, VA 22030. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney handle?+

Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney handles General Practice. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney?+

Call Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney at (703) 246-2776 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney well rated?+

Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney has a 2.3-star rating based on 16 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

elysium gmail account· via Google
Awful. Prosecutor colluded with the defendant's attorney and failed to contact me about the change in hearing format from virtual to in-person.
2 years ago
Ginger Duck· via Google
They tring me for the same case twice!!! It was dismissed then they let the commonwealth pick it up. What a greedy corrupted county. They are also holding my taxes! This place is trash!
4 years ago
Bill Shelton· via Google
Now Henrico police have been charged for 2nd degree murder its time for the fairfax county police to be charged! No more collusion
3 years ago
Mary Kate Bryant· via Google
The very very young prosecutor displayed embarrassing tactics in the courtroom was extremely biased very unprofessional display obviously. Very clearly uses the defendants and accuses them from his own personal opinion instead of concrete evidence worst display I've ever seen in a courtroom totally unfair practices can't believe it's legal
8 years ago
Drool Alot· via Google
Above the law and abide by different laws than they hold citizens accountable for based on the video I just watched an allegedly drunk attorney. Laws for thee; not for me. She should be fired and disbarred immediately, otherwise the entire organization loses credibility. They'll stay behind the thick blue line though.
3 years ago
Violet Christine Ross· via Google
I hope I'm not voted off of the island for being the only person to leave a positive review! I can't speak to everyone's experience while coming in contact with the commonwealth attorneys office but I can speak to mine. I previously left a negative review because just like in any office you have the good the bad and the cringy. Earlier this month I was the victim in a case where you walk in already feeling vulnerable and frightened. Mr. Travis Lafey (sorry if it's misspelled) was the ACA handling my case. Before we sat down to discuss my case I noticed him dashing in and out of courtrooms and trying to handle 3 different conversations at once while trying to decipher what is being announced over the crackling fuzzy courthouse intercom. I noticed that he made sure he gave everyone his undivided attention as well. When it was my turn we met in a quiet conference room and he listened as I recounted a very traumatic experience. He answered all of my questions. He was honest and transparent and when he was unsure about a specific issue he took the extra step of double checking with a colleague just to be sure. He offered excellent advice and even offered to validate my parking! In the end we didn't pursue the case. Yes I was disappointed but when you are a victim of this type of crime it means so much more when someone believes you and empathizes with having to be a victim of a crime like this. Thank you Mr. Lafey.
2 years ago
Prince Boateng· via Google
Careful bringing your first born child here for speech impairments. My son was 2 years old and had difficulty speaking (word sounding) and it was understandable since he has no one to talk to and us parents being busy. They tried to say he had signs of autism all the while they have no credibility to diagnose that. They wanted to say that so we could put our child on meds and really mess him up. 7 years later my child is the smartest in his class and earnings awards in school and doctors say he is perfectly healthy. Do not let them say your child is showing signs early signs autism or any other stuff they are not qualified to diagnose.
a year ago
Victor John· via Google
The excuse the attorney general gave for the Perez case was unacceptable. Unless his agency becomes proactive and resolve these types of cases all are at risk. His family and the community is in the current position because local agencies are too bureaucratic and not seeking to resolve issues.
a year ago

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