08/03/2026
This summer, we had the privilege of welcoming an outstanding group of interns to the Fauquier County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. From observing court proceedings to assisting with legal research and learning about the criminal justice system, they embraced every opportunity to grow and serve.
Please enjoy reading these introductions as they share a little about their experiences, career goals, and what they learned during their time with us. We hope you'll join us in celebrating these talented future leaders in public service!
Front (L to R): Jacob W. Evans, Maddox Lowe
Back (L to R): Alexandra Borg, Kenna Runkles, Hannah Cosby
Meet Jacob W. Evans
Jacob graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in July 2026 and will sit for the Virginia Bar Exam in February 2027. His passion for litigation made this internship a perfect opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience.
As a Fauquier County native, Jacob became an intern in our office to give back to the community that has given so much to him. A highlight of his summer was the opportunity to try cases in Fauquier’s General District Court and Circuit Court under the Virginia Third Year Practice Certificate.
Jacob says the biggest lesson he learned was the importance of strong oral advocacy, a skill he was able to develop with the guidance of the attorneys in our office.
After passing the bar, Jacob hopes to practice law in Northern Virginia while continuing to serve his community. We thank Jacob for his dedication this summer and wish him continued success!
Meet Maddox Lowe
Maddox Lowe will return to the University of Richmond this fall for his senior year, where he is majoring in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) with a minor in Spanish. A Warrenton native, Maddox chose to intern with us to explore a potential career in criminal law while serving his local community.
One of his favorite parts of the internship was working alongside the attorneys, staff, and other public servants who make the criminal justice system work. Maddox sums it up best: “All of the attorneys have different backgrounds, specialties, and interests, and it was valuable to see so many different career paths all in one place. I also enjoyed meeting other public servants, like officers, judges, and special investigators, and learning about other possible careers in criminal prosecution.”
The experience strengthened Maddox's interest in criminal law and introduced him to the possibilities of a career in immigration law. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in one of these fields. We thank Maddox for his hard work and enthusiasm this summer and wish him all the best!
Meet Alexandra Borg
Alexandra is a recent graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where she studied psychology. She chose to intern with us to gain firsthand experience in the legal field as she explores a career in legal psychology.
Interested in victim/witness advocacy, Alexandra found the people in our office to be the most rewarding part of her internship: “It felt like I always had people looking out for me. I really enjoyed all of my interactions with the professionals around me and felt like I learned a lot from them.”
A key takeaway for Alexandra was learning how much research and careful preparation goes into sentencing recommendations, balancing the needs of the legal system with fairness in each individual case.
Alexandra's goal is to become a victim/witness counselor and advocate. We are grateful for her contributions this summer and wish her the very best as she begins the next chapter of her career!
Meet Kenna Runkles
Kenna is a rising senior at Chelsea Academy who plans to attend college, major in Criminal Justice, and then apply to law school.
Kenna shares, “As a native of Fauquier County, I chose to intern with this office as I wanted to see what the day-to-day was like as a prosecutor right in my hometown. As soon as I walked into the office on my first day, I immediately understood how important this career is, even in a small town like Warrenton.”
One of Kenna's biggest takeaways was realizing that every case is unique, even when the charges are similar.
Kenna hopes to become a prosecutor one day and eventually serve as a judge. We appreciate her enthusiasm and hard work this summer and wish her all the best in the years ahead!
Meet Hannah Cosby
Hannah Cosby will return to the University of Virginia this fall as a junior in the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Interested in criminal law and public service, she chose to intern with us to gain a deeper understanding of how criminal cases move through the legal system.
Hannah says, “One of my favorite parts of interning at the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office was that, while there was some routine, no two days were ever the same. Each day presented a new experience or challenge, and I enjoyed seeing the staff approach every situation with adaptability, determination, and a friendly attitude. It was inspiring to be part of an office where everyone worked together so effectively while remaining welcoming and supportive.”
After graduation, Hannah hopes to spend a few years in public service before attending law school. We thank Hannah for her dedication this summer and wish her continued success in the years ahead!
