VirginiaExpungement and Record Sealing Services
Certain dismissed charges and convictions in Virginia may qualify for expungement or record sealing. Use our quick eligibility checker to find out in just a few minutes.
A criminal charge or conviction can continue to appear on background checks long after a case ends.
Even when a case is dismissed, the record of the charge may still appear when employers, landlords, or licensing boards conduct background checks.
In some situations, Virginia law allows individuals to pursue expungement or record sealing, which can limit or remove public access to certain criminal records.
Virginia Record Relief helps people understand their options and determine whether they may qualify.
You might qualify for record relief in Virginia if your charge was dismissed, if you were found not guilty, or if the case was nolle prosequi. Charges resulting from identity theft may also be eligible, and certain convictions could qualify for record sealing under Virginia law.Eligibility depends on the specific details of your case.
The first step is determining whether your case qualifies under Virginia law.
If eligible, a petition must be prepared and filed with the appropriate Virginia court.
The court reviews the petition and may schedule a hearing.
If the court grants the petition, access to the record is limited.
The cost of pursuing expungement or record sealing in Virginia can vary depending on the type of case, number or charges and the court where the petition must be filed.
Virginia Record Relief focuses on making the process clear and predictable, so you understand the expected costs before moving forward.
Most cases involve two categories of costs:
