Expungement

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...

Are you feeling weighed down by a past mistake holding you back? Imagine wiping the slate clean and stepping into a future full of possibilities. This is where an expungement attorney comes in. With the proper guidance, you may have a chance for a fresh start. In this...

People who have a criminal record may quickly realize that it can prevent them from being able to do certain things. For some, even one criminal conviction can decrease their ability to get the job they want or to advance in their career.  It’s sometimes possible for...

Life is full of second chances. However, for someone with a criminal history, the path to that fresh start is full of obstacles. Fortunately, there are systems in place that will allow you to put your past behind you and move on. What is expungement? Expungement is...

The ongoing financial consequences from a long-ago mistake can seem particularly unfair. People who have atoned for their mistakes should be able to free themselves from these financial hardships without having to cough up even more money to reduce those hardships....

Once you’ve determined that your record is eligible for expungement, you may face the time-consuming task of hiring an attorney. A referral from a trusted friend or colleague might make this task easy, but many people are in the position of choosing an attorney for...

As we’ve mentioned previously, a study conducted in 2020 revealed that 60% of Washingtonians with criminal records may be eligible for expungement, but only 3% of those people have pursued it. Freeing oneself from the numerous frustrating restrictions on things like...

As with many questions in the legal world, the short answer is “it depends.” Generally speaking, “expungement” only applies to a handful of situations. However, “vacating” a criminal record is another story. Expunging non-conviction criminal records Thankfully, these...

There are many ways that a Washington criminal conviction will inconvenience someone. First and foremost, they face arrest and court proceedings. After that, they will have to potentially serve the sentence handed down by the courts if they plead guilty or get...