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Virginia’s new record sealing or “expungement law” requires an experienced lawyer. Clean Slate Virginia has over 20 years of experience in criminal law and expungements.
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What is Clean Slate Virginia?
Clean Slate Virginia is a law firm that focuses exclusively on clearing criminal records. Clean Slate Virginia uses new Virginia sealing laws and existing expungement laws to clear criminal records throughout the entire state of Virginia.
When criminal convictions are sealed, they cannot be seen by the public or employers. Call now to speak directly with a lawyer about having your prior conviction sealed.
A criminal record doesn’t have to determine your future…
9 out of 10 employers use background checks when hiring.
Only half of applicants with criminal records get call backs or job offers.
First offender drug charges that were dismissed are seen by employers and the public.
Charges that are dismissed stay on the court’s online docketing system and stay on your criminal record.
9 out of 10 landlords conduct background checks on applicants.
The companies that conduct these checks are often unregulated and not required to register with a government agency.
Put the past behind you.
Qualifying convictions can be sealed if you have:- For a felony, no new criminal convictions within 10 years
- For a misdemeanor, no new criminal convictions within 7 years
- Proven rehabilitation if record shows drug dependence
- No more than two convictions previously sealed
- The continued existence of the conviction constitutes manifest injustice
- Never convicted of Class 1 or 2 felony or charge that carries a life sentence
- Not convicted of Class 3 or 4 felony within 20 years
- Not convicted of a felony within 10 years
When can I seal my VA record?
Find out when you will be eligible to seal your qualifying Virginia record by inputting your last conviction date below:
Which convictions can be sealed?
Frequent Misdemeanor Convictions that can be sealed include (but are not limited to):
- Assault (not domestic assault)
- Disorderly Conduct
- False report to law enforcement
- Threats
- Drunk in Public
- Destruction of property
- Computer harassment
- Trespass with intent to damage
- Distribution of marijuana
- Concealed weapon
- Brandishing
- Indecent Exposure
- Credit Card Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Issuing a Bad Check
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Narcotics
- Soliciting Prostitution
- Prostitution
- Residing in a bawdy place
- Profane or threatening language over the airways
- Reckless handling of firearm
- Sexual Battery
- Stalking
- Violation of Protective Order
Frequent Felony convictions that can be sealed include (but are not limited to):
- Grand Larceny
- Credit Card Theft
- Receiving or Buying Stolen Goods
- Embezzlement
- Larceny of Bank Notes
- Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
- Obtaining Money by False Pretenses
- Perjury
- Shooting from Vehicle
- Larceny with Intent to Sell
- Assault on Law enforcement (some)
- Unlawful wounding
- Prescription Fraud
- Carnal Knowledge (some)
- Statutory Rape (without force)
- Indecent Liberties
- Child Abuse
Exceptions: ALL Misdemeanors except DUI, Domestic Assault, and Commercial Vehicle DUI can be sealed. ALL Class 5 and 6 Felonies except Involuntary Manslaughter, and Felony DUI (with or without injury) can be sealed.*
* Visit our Resources page for a complete list of convictions that can be sealed.
For questions about your specific conviction, call Clean Slate Virginia at (804) 248-0400 for a free consultation.
