Pending Charges
Do you currently have a pending criminal charge you would like dismissed and expunged?
Virginia law finally allows pending criminal charges to be dismissed and expunged. Under Virginia Code Section 19.2–289.02 any pending criminal charge can be deferred, dismissed and then expunged (when the Commonwealth Attorney agrees).
It’s time to finally use Virginia laws to your advantage and advocate for expungement!
General District Courts and Circuit Courts are authorized to allow expungement of dismissed criminal charges! ANY criminal charge can be deferred, dismissed and then expunged (provided the Commonwealth Attorney agrees).
Over 90% of employers use background checks
Criminal charges are used to increase insurance rates
Over 90% of landlords use background checks
Without expungement, DISMISSED criminal charges stay in public view.
- Even DISMISSED criminal charges are reported on background checks for 7 years
- Even DISMISSED criminal charges can prevent professional licensure
- Deferred and dismissed criminal charges stay on your criminal record
Clean Slate Virginia recognizes the value of expungement and advocates for expungement of pending criminal charges.
The Clean Slate Virginia way is to advocate for expungement in every possible case for every client!
If you have a pending criminal charge that you would like to have expunged, contact Clean Slate Virginia today.
