Get A Fresh Start With Our Northern Virginia Expungement Attorneys
Last updated on May 8, 2026
An expungement can help clear your record of criminal charges that can keep you from getting a job, seeing your children or moving on to a normal life. McClain Rosenthall Davis, PLLC offers you aggressive expungement representation in Virginia.
Our lawyers review and consider every detail of your situation, including the charges you face, your criminal history and your goals before offering advice on the defense strategy that offers the best chance of success.
Expungement Eligibility In Virginia
Our extensive knowledge of Virginia expungement laws allows us to zealously advocate for an expungement of criminal charges on your record.
It may be possible to expunge a criminal charge if you were found not-guilty. You are eligible if a judge or jury found you to be not-guilty of the original charge, the prosecutor moved for dismissal without prejudice or the charges were simply dismissed for lack of evidence or another reason.
If you were convicted and found guilty, your record cannot be expunged. Only the governor can grant an absolute pardon of your conviction to you. It is extremely rare for this to happen.
The Expungement Process In Virginia
We will prepare a petition and file it with the court. The petition explains the facts of your case, why you are eligible for an expungement and what you are asking the court to do. Included in the summary of the facts of your case are the following:
- The date of your arrest
- Possession of narcotics
- A certified copy of your arrest warrant
- The department or agency making the arrest
- The exact charges to be expunged
We will then follow the process through, meeting the strict statutory timelines along the way. Assuming the process goes smoothly from here, the court will then set a date to hear your case. We will stand with you at that hearing and advocate strongly on your behalf for expungement.
If the judge agrees that your arrest and charges should be expunged, the court will send the decision to the Virginia State Police. The State Police will remove the charges from their records and inform us that they have done so.
Schedule A Consultation With An Expungement Attorney
McClain Rosenthall Davis, PLLC can help you get a new start in life by wiping the slate clean of criminal arrests or charges on your record. Email our law office or call 703-291-1550 to schedule your initial expungement consultation with our experienced and zealous attorneys today. Se habla español.