Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney

Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney The official page of Norfolk's Commonwealth’s Attorney, the Honorable Ramin Fatehi.

The Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal Code of Virginia which occur in the City of Norfolk. The Office also handles certain civil matters which include forfeiture actions against property used in connection with crimes and violations of election laws. The work

of the Office is led by the Commonwealth’s Attorney, a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Norfolk, and is supported by:
- Legal Secretaries
- Paralegals
- Prosecutors
- Victim/Witness Services Specialists
- Other Professionals

In addition, the Office facilitates community outreach initiatives which support public safety and criminal justice needs in Norfolk.
- Community Collaboration Center
- Norfolk Family Justice Center
- Victim/Witness Assistance Program

A jury convicted Shantika Davis of second-degree murder after she and another unidentified individual jumped and stabbed...
05/26/2026

A jury convicted Shantika Davis of second-degree murder after she and another unidentified individual jumped and stabbed 57-year-old Clarence Edward Jefferson off Military Highway in 2024.
https://norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/10277

Thank you to the Larchmont Edgewater Civic League for hosting yet another great Memorial Day parade in honor of those wh...
05/26/2026

Thank you to the Larchmont Edgewater Civic League for hosting yet another great Memorial Day parade in honor of those who served our country. 🇺🇸💙🕊️

Members of the office took a moment this morning to remember fallen and disabled law enforcement officers during the ann...
05/12/2026

Members of the office took a moment this morning to remember fallen and disabled law enforcement officers during the annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony outside Norfolk City Hall. 🕊️💙

05/12/2026

Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi’s full remarks during the 2026 City of Norfolk Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.

Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi delivering the keynote address at this morning's Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony a...
05/12/2026

Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi delivering the keynote address at this morning's Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at City Hall. (Full video incoming.)

Important update for those wishing to contact the NFJC:
05/12/2026

Important update for those wishing to contact the NFJC:

The Norfolk Family Justice Center is a multi-agency, safe place that provides victims of crime a convenient location to access services and support.

Beloved Victim-Witness Advocate Marlene Bright, who has served the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for nearly 3...
05/04/2026

Beloved Victim-Witness Advocate Marlene Bright, who has served the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for nearly 30 years, was recognized this April by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General as a 2025 Unsung Hero providing outstanding service and support to victims of crime in the state.
Congratulations, Marlene! 🩵💜🧜‍♀️
https://www.norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/10231

A U.S. Navy veteran with a criminal history fueled by his substance-use disorder and homelessness was sentenced to compl...
05/04/2026

A U.S. Navy veteran with a criminal history fueled by his substance-use disorder and homelessness was sentenced to complete the incarceration-alternative Veterans Track of the Norfolk Recovery Court after he pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen vehicle and possessing drug paraphernalia from two incidents last year.
https://www.norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/10230

A man was sentenced to six months in jail for felony DUI (the mandatory minimum under Virginia law) after he pleaded gui...
05/04/2026

A man was sentenced to six months in jail for felony DUI (the mandatory minimum under Virginia law) after he pleaded guilty to his third DUI offense in the Hampton Roads area in the past three years.
https://www.norfolk.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/10229

Address

800 E City Hall Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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