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If you were found guilty of a crime in Virginia, you may be wondering whether there is any way to seal or remove that conviction from your record. The answer...

One of the most common questions people have when starting the expungement process is: where exactly do I go to file? Virginia has a specific court system for handling expungement...

If you have filed a petition for expungement in Virginia, you will likely need to attend a hearing before a judge. Many people feel anxious about this step because they...

A criminal record -- even one consisting entirely of charges that were dismissed -- can cast a long shadow over your daily life. Virginia Code § 19.2-392.1 acknowledges that criminal...

An arrest record in Virginia can follow you for the rest of your life — even if you were never charged, the charges were dropped, or you were found not...

One of the biggest reasons people pursue expungement in Virginia is to clear their record for background checks. Whether you are applying for a job, renting an apartment, or seeking...

If you have a criminal record in Virginia and want to move forward with your life, you are probably asking yourself: how can I seal my record? Virginia law provides...

One of the first decisions you face when pursuing an expungement in Virginia is whether to hire a lawyer or handle the process yourself. Many people assume they need an...

Virginia has been undergoing a significant transformation in how it handles criminal records. For decades, the state offered only traditional expungement. In recent years, the General Assembly introduced record sealing,...

A felony on your criminal record in Virginia can create severe and lasting consequences for your employment, housing, voting rights, and personal life. If you are carrying a felony charge...