Missouri Expungement Attorney
Helping eligible individuals clear qualifying records and move forward under Missouri law.
A past arrest or conviction can continue to affect employment opportunities, housing applications, and professional licensing long after a case is resolved. Missouri law allows certain offenses to be expunged if statutory eligibility requirements are met. Expungement does not erase history entirely, but it can limit public access to the record and allow you to lawfully answer many applications without the incident appearing in routine background checks. Our office helps clients determine eligibility and guides them through the court process.
Under Missouri statutes, expungement is only available for specific offenses and only after waiting periods have passed. In many situations, non-violent misdemeanor offenses may be eligible after three years, and certain non-violent felony offenses may be eligible after seven years, provided the individual has not had additional convictions and has satisfied all court obligations. Traffic cases, alcohol-related driving offenses, and some other categories may have different rules or may not qualify. Determining eligibility requires reviewing court records, disposition details, and compliance with all sentencing requirements.
The process involves filing a petition in the court where the case occurred and providing notice to multiple government agencies, including the prosecuting attorney, arresting agency, and Missouri State Highway Patrol. A hearing may be scheduled, and the judge must determine whether the petitioner has demonstrated rehabilitation and whether expungement is consistent with the public interest. Proper documentation and preparation are important because incomplete filings or errors can delay or prevent relief.
We assist clients in obtaining records, preparing the petition, and presenting the matter to the court so the request is handled correctly. If you are unsure whether your record qualifies, we can review your history, explain the applicable waiting periods, and help you understand the next steps toward clearing an eligible record and moving forward.
Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
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This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.