Is there a way to make sure that a criminal charge does not show on my record?

Washington does not have a mechanism to delete a court record. It is possible to request that the court seal the record of the case, but you should...

Mr. Kertchen's answer reflects what my clients have experienced. I would suggest running a check on yourself through one of the approved channeler...

Will a juvinile felony theft show up on your background check when applying for a job ?

A juvenile conviction is still a conviction and will appear in most background checks. I cannot say if sterling infosystems will report it or...

Assault in the 2nd Degree is a Class B felony, Assault in the 4th Degree is a Gross Misdemeanor. Assault 2 is a much more serious charge, and...

Can I get my gun rights back?

It is possible to restore firearm rights following a case like that. As long as you meet the requirements for restoration you should be eligible....

How can I clear my record from a single offense, reckless driving, in WA state?

If you were arrested for dui and the charge was amended and you pled to reckless driving you will have to wait 10 years to vacate the conviction....

What should a lawyer charge to vacate a class C felony without a certificate of discharge?

Most often it is possible to back date a certificate of discharge to the date that you satisfied all sentence requirements and then proceed with a...

Can I vacate a Class C felony Unlawful Imprisonment DV charge in the state of washington?

Unfortunately it's not possible to vacate that type of conviction unless you were convicted as a juvenile. The only thing that potentially could...

Expungement?

When a case is vacated the court and prosecuting attorney still have full access to the case file, you can expect that the prosecutor will consider...

If you were convicted as an adult you will not be able to vacate this conviction, it is prohibited as 'crime against persons.' If you were...