Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

You should hire a local attorney (near the court in which you were convicted) to have it vacated. Depending on the court, they can have it done without you returning to the state.

At your service,

Whether you are prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of a felony conviction COMMITTED prior to July 1, 1984, depends on the seriousness of the offense and whether there was a dismissal.

Any felony conviction for an offense committed on or after July 1, 1984, results in a firearm disability under Washington state and federal law until the offender restores the right to possess firearms and has all core civil rights retored.

As long as your conviction is not presently considered a class A felony (max penalty 20 years or more) or a sex offense, you can regain the right to possess firearms.

Relief must be obtained in Washington; however, you do not need to personally appear. Of course, is easier if you have an attorney handle the matter, but it is not necessary. Procedure varies from county to county.

The applicable WA statute is RCW 9.41.040. You can find a summary of eligibility requirements at www.washrecord.com .