Virginia’s new “expungement law” explained.
In 2021, Virginia enacted legislation that allows criminal convictions to be sealed from public view. This is different than expungement…
Reckless driving convictions do not prevent record sealing
Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.12 (when effective on July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026) allows some misdemeanor and felony convictions to…
Virginia’s First Offender Program for Felony Drug Offenses Explained
Do you currently have a pending drug charge you would like dismissed and expunged? Virginia Code Section 18.2-251 often referred…
What is the expungement process in Virginia?
What is expungement in Virginia? Expungement is a process where an individual who has been arrested and charged with a…
Understanding the Limitations: Why DUI Convictions Cannot Be Expunged or Sealed in Virginia
Navigating the legal landscape can be complex, especially when it comes to criminal convictions. In Virginia, there are certain limitations…
Unlocking Opportunities: The Vital Reasons to Pursue Expungement or Record Sealing in Virginia
In the quest for a fresh start, many individuals with a criminal record often wonder about the possibility of expungement….
What happens when your Virginia criminal conviction is sealed?
Virginia Code § 19.2-392.15 says that when a criminal conviction is sealed, most employers cannot ask about a sealed conviction…
Virginia employment applications will change in 2025
Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.15 says “If any entity…includes a question about a prior arrest, charge, or conviction in an application…such…
New Virginia laws finally allow a second chance!
New Virginia Expungement Law Virginia Code § 19.2-392.12 provides for certain convictions to be sealed by petition. A petition is…
