Alexandra Eames

Alexandra Eames
Law & Order character
First appearanceLaw & Order: Criminal Intent:
September 30, 2001
(episode 1.01: "One")
Last appearanceLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit:
May 8, 2013
(episode 14.22: "Poisoned Motive")
Portrayed byKathryn Erbe
In-universe information
NicknameAlex
TitleNYPD Detective - Senior (CI)
NYPD Lieutenant (SVU)
FamilyHusband: Joseph Dutton (deceased)
Father: Jonathon Eames
Siblings: Elizabeth Eames (sister)
Younger brother (Unnamed)
Other: two nephews
two nieces
PartnerRobert Goren
Zack Nichols
Seasons110 (CI)
14 (SVU)

Alexandra "Alex" Eames is a fictional character within the Law & Order universe portrayed by Kathryn Erbe. Eames first appears on Law & Order: Criminal Intent as a detective partnered with Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio). Following the end of the series in 2011, Erbe reprised her role in two episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, with her character promoted to lieutenant and now working in the joint City/Federal Homeland Security Task Force.

Erbe received a 2008 Satellite Award Nomination for Best Actress: Television Drama Series for her portrayal. She appeared in 142 episodes.