VIRGINIA EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER

SEAL CRIMINAL ARRESTS

STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS

The Virginia expungement lawyers of SRIS, P.C. have an extensive amount of expertise in expungement law. Our Virginia expungement law attorneys routinely go before the Circuit Courts of Virginia and petition the courts for expungments. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. expungement lawyer, please simply contact us via email or phone. A Virginia expungement attorney of SRIS, P.C. will consult with you regarding your case and advise you about your options.

The Virginia expungment attorneys and offices of SRIS, P.C., are located in Fairfax, Manassas, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia, but our sphere of activity is statewide.

The following is some basic information about expungements:

1. What is an expungement?

Expungement of a record means that a criminal record is wiped from the slate. As a result, expungement makes the crime as if it never occurred. By successfully getting an expungement, each law enforcement agency will destroy their records of the crime. Expungement differs from getting a record sealed, which some people confuse the two for. By getting a record sealed, the file will remain intact but can only be released to other law enforcement agencies, so employers and other people cannot get a hold of the record but is not completely erased like an expungement will do.

Now with the Internet able to give access to limitless amounts of information, expungement is being sought at a much greater frequency. People are contacting attorneys that specialize in expungement criminal law because of the growing paranoia that a tarnished record will affect their future. Employers have access to criminal records and it can influence the decisions made because of it and an expungement can help prevent an otherwise debatable situation.

In some instances, charges that were dismissed can still appear on record to show that the individual is under indictment and an expungement can help diminish any confusion about a situation. Although found to be innocent by the law, records can cause suspicion to law enforcement agencies, employers, and anyone else able to access the records if an expungement is not sought. Some states are changing their expungement laws in order to allow for some people to petition for the removal of records, though laws regarding expungement differ from state to state.

In any case, with services on the Internet that now allows a minimal charge to search criminal records, expungement has become almost an obsession for many people afraid of how their records will negatively influence their reputation. For more information on expungement, please contact us to confer with an expert SRIS, P.C. criminal lawyer in handling expungements.

2. Who is eligible to get records expunged?

A person charged and then acquitted, who had charges nolled, or granted an absolute pardon, may petition for expungement. A first-offender arrested for a misdemeanor may have records expunged. Also, any person whose name or other identification has been used without his consent or authorization by another person who has been charged or arrested using such name or identification.

We have Virginia expungement attorneys and offices located in Fairfax, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA. Our Virginia expungement lawyers assist clients throught Virginia, including but not limited to:

Manassas City, Fairfax City, City of Manassas Park, Town of Dumfries, Town of Haymarket, Alexandria City, Falls Church City, Town of Herndon, Town of Vienna, Dale City, Woodbridge, Mclean, Centreville, Chantilly, Leesburg, Warrenton, Alexandria City, Amisville, Ashburn, Baileys Crossroads, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Falls Church, Dale City, Dumfries, Franconia, Fredericksburg, Ft. Myer, Great Falls, Greenway, Gainesville, Haymarket, Herndon, Independent Hill, Leesburg, Lincolnia, Lorton, Manassas, Manassas Park, Mc Lean, Merrifield, Montclair, Oakton, Occoquan, Pimmit Hills, Potomac, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Triangle, Vienna, Warrenton, Woodbridge. Amelia County, Arlington County, Caroline County, Chesterfield County, Culpeper County, Cumberland County , Fairfax County , Fauquier County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Isle of Wight County , James City, King and Queen County, King William County, Loudoun County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, Prince William County, Richmond County, Henrico County, Southampton County; Spotsylvania County, Virginia; Stafford County, Surry County, Sussex County, Warren County, York County, Alexandria city, Bristol city, Virginia; Chesapeake city, Fairfax city, Falls Church City, Fredericksburg City, Hampton City, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Petersburg City, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City, Richmond City, Staunton City, Suffolk City, Virginia Beach City.

When you hire a SRIS, P.C. Virginia expungement lawyer, you receive personal attention and the expertise of a lawyer who has the backing of firm with a statewide presence throughout Virginia.

Our attorneys and staff speak various languages, including English, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Telugu.

§ 19.2-392.2.

3. What records may be expunged?

Under § 19.2-392.2, an eligible person may petition for expungement of police records and court records relating to the charge expunged. Also the division with control of DNA records shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of (i) a written request for expungement pursuant to this section and (ii) a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. § 19.2-310.7.

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