Washington has many remedies for those seeking to clear their criminal past. Washington offers vacating a conviction and record sealing (expungement). Click on our free eligibility test to see what you qualify for, or read more below.
Vacate A Washington Conviction Record (expungement) - Vacation of a Washington conviction releases you from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense. Once a conviction is vacated (expunged), the fact that you have been convicted of the offense shall not be included in your criminal history for purposes of determining a sentence in any subsequent conviction. For all purposes, including responding to questions on employment or housing applications, a person whose conviction has been vacated may state that he or she has never been convicted of that crime. Once a conviction is vacated, it may be eligible for sealing depending on the class of the offense. Read more
Seal Washington Adult Criminal Record - If you were arrested or charged with an offense and not convicted in Washington , you may be eligible to have your Washington criminal record sealed. While the record might not have any convictions, an arrest record can be potentially embarrassing and lead to unfair treatment when it comes to applying for a job, traveling, or applying for housing. Read More
Seal Washington Juvenile Conviction - If you were convicted as a juvenile in Washington, your record remains public information until it is sealed or expunged. You may be eligible to petition the court for a juvenile record sealing. Read More
Restoration of Washington Firearm Rights - If you were convicted of a crime in Washington state, you may have lost your right to own a gun. However, you may qualify to have your gun rights restored. Read More
Certificate and Order of Discharge - Under RCW 9.94A.637 you may ask the courts to grant you an ORder of Discharge If granted, the Order will restore all rights lost (except firearm rights). This is a good option for those who are seeking some relief and are not eligible to have the conviction vacated. It also increases the chances of success in having firearm rights restored. $750
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