Expungement

For many professionals, a past marijuana-related conviction continues to present challenges. Luckily, Washington now offers a more accessible process for clearing marijuana offenses. If you have one on your record, you may qualify for a clean slate. How has...

Many people seek expungement after a false conviction. There have been hundreds of expungements related to DNA evidence, for example. Someone may have been convicted based on the testimony given by an eyewitness, but DNA later proves that the eyewitness was wrong, so...

If you’re hoping to clear your criminal record in Washington State, relying on artificial intelligence tools for guidance can do more harm than good.  While AI may seem like a quick and easy way to find answers, redemption cases require a precise understanding of...

You’re working hard, staying out of trouble, and trying to build something better for yourself. However, every time you apply for a job, a past criminal charge keeps showing up in background checks and shutting doors. Interviews now seem like dead ends, which can be...

Clearing a criminal record can be life-changing, but not everyone who files for expungement in Washington is successful. The courts review each petition carefully, and certain factors can lead to denial. Understanding these reasons can help avoid delays or rejections...

A criminal conviction can forever change the course of an individual's life. Obviously, the fines, probation, incarceration or other criminal penalties ordered as part of a sentence for criminal activity can impact an individual's life. The record of their criminal...

Despite popular belief, a juvenile offense, such as theft, vandalism or assault, does not simply disappear when you become 18 years of age. A mistake you made when you were still a minor can end up creating a lot of difficulties for you as an adult. You may face...

There are many benefits out there that people do not take advantage of. One of the most consequential that is open to some is the expungement of their criminal record. One report found you are 63% more likely to get a job interview if background checks do not show you...

Often, individuals who are arrested and jailed for certain offenses reoffend after being released. Within a few years, they may be arrested again, sometimes for the same crime. Prison sentences are—in theory—supposed to help reform those who have broken the law and...

President Biden recently made headlines (both positive and negative) over his decision to commune around 1,500 sentences and pardon 39 people. Reports say that is the single biggest one-day act of clemency granted by a president in modern history. However, presidents...