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Criminal Record Sealing (Expungement)
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) allows a person to petition the court to seal their non-conviction data (criminal history that has not led to a conviction). This prevents the embarrassment or potential discrimination caused by records of an arrest. Once sealed, the arresting agency will be ordered to delete any non-conviction data. Nobody will be able to learn about the arrest and it is treated as if it did not occur. Chapter 10.97.060
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Eligibility for Washington Record Sealing
- Proceedings must not be actively pending
- Must not have been convicted of the charge
- If charges were formally filed, must wait two years since the dismissal.
- If charges were not formally filed, must wait three years since the arrest.
The agency maintaining the record may refuse to seal a record even if sealing is approved by the courts under these circumstances:
- The disposition was a deferred prosecution or similar diversion
- The person has had a prior conviction for a felony or gross misdemeanor
- The person has been arrested for or charged with another crime during the interviewing period.
Benefits of Having Your Washington Criminal Record Sealed (Expunged)
- Tell employers that you have not been convicted of a crime
- Become eligible for student loans
- Become eligible for housing assistance
- Become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates
- Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime
- To stop fearing or being embarrassed when someone does a background check on you.
Pricing
| Washington Record Sealing* |
Our Law Firm | Typical Law Firm |
| Price | $1125 | $2900 |
| Payment Plans | Yes | No |
| Low-Price Guarantee | Yes | No |
| Pays Court Costs | Yes | No |
| Specializes in Record Clearing | Yes | No |
 for a low payment of $281 |
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*Adult criminal record sealings will only seal the records with the Washington State Patrol and criminal justice agencies.
Benefits of Using RecordGone.com
Having us clean your record can be the best decision you make. Why choose us:
- You will be represented by a lawyer
- Lowest price guarantee – We will match any attorney's advertised price
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- Deep discounts for multiple convictions
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- We will write letters to potential employers explaining your case
Common Questions About Washington Record Sealing
What is the difference between vacating and sealing?
Record sealing, which can be done after vacating a conviction or for an arrest that did not lead to a conviction, (GR-15) seals the records so only the judge or an authorized court personnel can view them. Vacating takes the conviction off of the record and gives you the right to say you do not have a criminal record— but the records of a case without a finding of guilt remains. It is very rare that a court will seal a vacated conviction.
Is there a money back guarantee for record sealing in Washington?
No.
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