Clearing a Virginia Criminal Record

Experienced Virginia Attorneys Help Clients with Expungements and Pardons

Expungements. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, you may be eligible to have your arrest record, court record or criminal conviction record expunged if you meet certain requirements. There are several factors that are taken into consideration when a Virginia court considers granting an expungement, including circumstances of conviction (e.g., ID fraud), disposition of the case (e.g., a conviction, acquittal or dropped charges) and other factors.

expungementsandpardons.com is a law service assisting clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and other states. We assist individuals with eliminating the bias associated with a conviction or an arrest. Please note even a prior arrest with no conviction can harm you in your quest for a job, credit, a professional license or admission to the military or graduate programs.

Even if you do not qualify for a full expungement of your criminal record or record of arrest, you may still qualify for a partial expungement. No matter the circumstances, we are dedicated to helping you obtain a fresh start. We strongly believe that you shouldn't be forced to continually pay for a crime or arrest.

An expungement of your criminal record is a civil action that can help clear your name and provide the fresh start you and your family deserve.

Pardons. In the event you are ineligible to have your criminal record expunged in Virginia, you may still be eligible to receive a pardon. In Virginia, you must first apply for a Restoration of Rights before you can apply for a pardon. A Restoration of Rights will restore those privileges taken away from you, such as the right to vote or hold public office.

Virginia also has several different types of pardons, including a "simple pardon," which states that the Commonwealth has forgiven you for your crime. Please note a simple pardon does not expunge your conviction, but it does carry some weight and does open some doors that were previously closed.

Another type of pardon is an "absolute pardon," which is also known as a "writ of actual innocence." As the name implies, this pardon is granted if you pled "not guilty" to a crime and actual evidence exists which demonstrates conclusively that you did not commit the crime in question. An absolute pardon will expunge your entire criminal record regarding that crime.

To speak with a qualified Virginia expungement and pardon attorney about your options for clearing your criminal record, please call our national office in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at (866) 439-1346 or (866) 553-0471 or fill out our intake form and someone from one of our offices will contact you shortly.

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