Notice!

Virginia just made history! For the first time ever, Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law allows certain criminal convictions to be sealed from public view. Once sealed, convictions won’t appear on most background checks—giving you a real chance at better jobs, housing, and a fresh start. Virginia’s Clean Slate Law takes effect July 1, 2026. Don’t miss your opportunity to leave the past behind!

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

Learn how to remove charges from your Virginia Background CHeck

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How to Clear a Virginia Criminal Record

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Virginia's new record sealing law's impact on the Virginia case status and information system

Virginia’s New Record Sealing Laws impact on the Virginia Case Status and Information System

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Virginia barrier crimes: the impact of virginia's record sealing laws.

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Clean Slate Virginia Talks Record Sealing with the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce

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How to Remove your Data from VIrginia's Case Information System

How to Remove Your Data from the Virginia Status and Case Information System

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How to use Virginia's deferred disposition statute to expunge your pending charge

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Deferred Disposition serves as a valuable legal option in Virginia, under Virginia Code Section 19.2-298.02. This provision offers those charged…
Deferred Disposition in Virginia: A Path to Expungement

Deferred Disposition in Virginia: A Path to Expungement

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Drug possession charges can be sealed under Virginia's new "expungement law"

Drug Possession charges can be sealed with Virginia’s new “Expungement Law”

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