Arlington County Expungement Attorney
Speak with a proven Arlington County Expungement Attorney
If you are reading this, then you or someone you love has probably been affected by a charge appearing on your criminal record. Whether it’s professional licenses, future employment, or even college admission, an unexplained charge can have catastrophic effects. In short, an unexplained charge on one’s record can have significant negative repercussions on their life. Expungements are not easy to come by in Arlington County, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office challenges expungements regularly. You are going to need a skilled expungement attorney on your side to help you navigate these waters. If you have a charge from Arlington County that you would like expunged, contact us today for a free consultation to see whether you qualify. You are going to need a proven Arlington County expungement attorney to fight to clear your name.
Unlike many of her sister states, Virginia’s policy towards expungements demonstrates a bias against awarding them. But, they are available in many instances. There are many situations where expungements are not available by law, and until you meet with a skilled expungement attorney, you may not know whether or not you are eligible. There are numerous factors involved with whether or not an expungement may be granted. Regardless, even if the law allows for an expungement, the commonwealth’s attorney’s office is likely to object to your request. There are numerous factors involved with whether or not you may be eligible for an expungement, such as: (1) whether you plead guilty or not guilty; (2) whether the charge was dismissed by a judge or the commonwealth’s attorney; and / or (3) the nature and circumstances of any dismissals (i.e. – whether it was in exchange for a guilty plea on other charges, or for community service, etc.).
If you or someone you care about has been charged in Arlington County and would like to have the charge expunged, contact the Flynn Law Firm for a free consultation. We are an African American law firm with 8 years of experience in Arlington County. An unexplained charge on your criminal record can have horrific consequences in your educational, professional and personal life. They can lead to the withdrawal of job offers, employment and immigration consequences, and embarrassment in social circles. You deserve to be represented by an attorney that will fight for to have these charges taken off of your record. Give us a call today for a free consultation.