Legal Question in DUI Law in California

I was convicted of a DUI in California in 2009. My probation has ended, but I am aware that this misdemeanor remains on my record.

What should I do to get this expunged? How much will this process cost?

(This was my first - and ONLY - DUI.)


Asked on 2/20/13, 4:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Some CA criminal convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the convicting court, including your DUI, so long as all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending.

If successful, the conviction would be retroactively withdrawn and the charges dismissed. Expungement does NOT �clear�, 'remove', �erase� or �disappear� the conviction from court or DMV records. Nothing will. �Records are forever�. Expungement does change the record to show an arrest, charges filed, with 'conviction reversed and charges dismissed by expungement'. The conviction is still a 'prior' or 'strike' for purposes of repeat offenses. Expungement will help in obtaining employment. When applying for a job in the private sector, in response to any question concerning your prior criminal record, you may �legally� deny that you were arrested or convicted of the offense.

If you�re serious about doing this, and you think you qualify under those rules, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need.

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Answered on 2/20/13, 9:59 am


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