EXPUNGEMENTS OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

DeGraw Law Firm assists clients with pursuing expungement of eligible criminal charges. The impact of a criminal record can be significant and can affect a person’s daily life in variety of ways including employment, education and personal life opportunities. Expunging a criminal record is a potential legal remedy that can provide significant relief when available.

An expungement does not completely eliminate a criminal record but can remove the record from public view. Expungement is only available in certain circumstances such as when the charge did not lead to a conviction, the prosecution was deferred and ultimately dismissed, or the individual was acquitted of the charge. The expungement process is codified in Section 19.2-392.2 of the Virginia Code. Expunging a criminal record can provide significant benefits to individuals seeking employment, pursuing educational opportunities, applying for housing, or applying for financial services, as well as improvements to other aspects of personal and professional life.

If you believe that you may qualify for an expungement or want to discuss the expungement process and its requirements in more detail, please contact DeGraw Law Firm for more information.