Expungement Law Blog & News

It’s a myth that charges will only stay on your record in North Carolina for seven years. Rather, charges in North Carolina stay on your record forever unless you have petition the court to have them expunged. Some employers may only go back so far to check your...

Were you charged with felony breaking and entering in North Carolina prior to your 18th birthday? If the case resulted in a conviction (even if the conviction occurred after turning 18), it may be possible to have the case expunged from your criminal record. One of...

In North Carolina, generally speaking, you are only allowed one expungement in your lifetime. Expungements apply to some misdemeanors and some felonies, but do they apply to traffic tickets? Yes, however it may be best for you not to use an expungement for that...

Did you complete the first time drug offender 90-96 Program in North Carolina?  Did you complete the program successfully?  If so, then you may be eligible to have the case expunged at a faster pace than the usual 6 to 9 months the process generally takes. Please...

Are you eligible for an expungement in North Carolina?  Our office handles expungement throughout the entire state of North Carolina.  If you are trying to figure out if you are eligible for an expungement please feel free to call 919-585-1486 for a free...

North Carolina has a many strict rules which are used to determine an individual’s eligibility for the expunction of criminal charges.  Stipulations range from the age an individual was when the original charges were brought against them to the mandatory waiting...

Going through the process of obtaining gainful employment is hard for everyone, even more so if you have a criminal record.  The state of North Carolina has several different options to obtain relief, however first you would have to determine whether or not you are...

North Carolina may have strict laws for expungements, however this does not necessarily mean every conviction has to remain on your record.  There are quite a few determining factors when petitioning the courts for the expungement of a conviction.  Has the mandatory...

Members of the Legislature have gone back and forth this year discussing changes to several different portions of theexpungement laws in North Carolina.  The most significant change to our state’s expungement laws this year will be the removal of a DWI conviction from...