Expungement Attorney in Greensboro, NC
A criminal record can close doors for years. North Carolina law allows certain records to be sealed or cleared through expungement. We can tell you whether you qualify and handle the entire filing.
What an Expungement Does
An expungement seals the criminal record from public access. You can lawfully answer no on most job applications asking about criminal history.
NC Expungement Eligibility Categories
- Dismissals and not-guilty verdicts: Available immediately after the case concludes.
- First-offense nonviolent misdemeanor convictions: Five-year waiting period.
- First-offense nonviolent felony convictions: Ten-year waiting period.
- Arrest records without charges: Available one year after arrest when charges were never filed.
What Cannot Be Expunged in NC
- DWI convictions (no expungement available, ever)
- Violent felony convictions
- Sex offense convictions
Frequently asked questions
No. Expungement requires an active petition filed with the court.
No. DWI convictions are permanently excluded from expungement eligibility in NC.
This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different.
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