What to know about Virginia’s new Record Sealing Laws and More

Class One Misdemeanor Explained
In Virginia, the legal landscape surrounding Class One misdemeanors has changed significantly with the introduction of new record sealing laws….

Understanding Virginia’s Clean Slate Program: A Path to a Fresh Start
Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia will implement a transformative law that opens new opportunities for individuals burdened by certain criminal…

Understanding Virginia Employment Background Checks
When it comes to employment in Virginia, background checks are a common and crucial part of the hiring process. If…

New Opportunities to Clear Your Virginia Background Check: Record Sealing and Expungement Laws
Starting July 1, 2026, a new era begins in Virginia. Virginia’s new record sealing laws will allow individuals to remove…

How to Clear a Virginia Criminal Record
How to Clear a Virginia Criminal Record Virginia will soon have two types of record clearing laws: expungement and record…

Virginia’s New Record Sealing Laws impact on the Virginia Case Status and Information System
In the evolving landscape of criminal justice reform, Virginia is taking a significant step forward with the introduction of its…

Virginia Barrier Crimes and the Effect of Virginia’s Record Sealing Laws
With Virginia’s new record sealing laws when a criminal conviction is sealed, it is no longer a barrier crime. This…

Clean Slate Virginia Talks Record Sealing with the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce! It was a pleasure to discuss Virginia’s new record sealing laws with…

How to Remove Your Data from the Virginia Status and Case Information System
Virginia’s new record sealing laws permit personal information regarding criminal convictions to be removed online from the Virginia status and…