Gun Rights Restoration and Record Vacating Attorneys In Spokane, Washington

Expungement and Record Vacating in Washington

A criminal record can impact employment opportunities, housing, and firearm ownership. Vacating a conviction in Washington means:

• The conviction is removed from your public record
• You can legally state you were never convicted of the crime
• The record will not appear on background checks

Felony Expungement Rules in Washington (RCW 9.94A.640)

To vacate a Class C felony, you must:

• Wait five years from sentencing, release, or completion of supervision
• Have no new convictions in the last five years

To vacate a Class B felony, you must:

• Wait ten years from sentencing, release, or completion of supervision
• Have no new convictions in the last ten years

Felonies That Cannot Be Expunged

• Class A felonies
• Felony DUI and physical control offenses
• Violent offenses as defined by RCW 9.94A.030
• Crimes against children as defined by RCW 43.43.830

If you are unsure whether your conviction qualifies, contact us for a free eligibility review.

Expunging a Misdemeanor in Washington (RCW 9.96.060)

• General misdemeanors may be expunged three years after completing the sentence, with no new convictions
• Domestic violence misdemeanors may be expunged five years after completing the sentence

Misdemeanors That Cannot Be Expunged

• DUI and physical control offenses
• Sex crimes under RCW 9A.44, 9.68, and 9.68A
• Certain domestic violence offenses

Sealing Juvenile Records in Washington (RCW 13.50.260)

• Class A felony convictions may be sealed after five years with no new offenses
• Class B, Class C, or misdemeanor convictions may be sealed after two years with no new offenses
• All restitution owed to individuals must be paid, though restitution owed to insurance companies is not required