A clean record is a
second chance you have already earned.
Missouri's 2018 expansion of RSMo §610.140 made expungement available for a vastly wider universe of offenses than was possible before. Most felony and misdemeanor convictions are now eligible after waiting periods of three to seven years. We handle the petition, the hearing, and the follow-through to make sure your record is sealed not just on paper but everywhere it actually shows up — court records, criminal background checks, and government databases.
Eligibility, petition, hearing, and
follow-through — all in one fee.
Misdemeanor Expungements
Most Missouri misdemeanors are eligible 3 years after the case closes (probation, sentence, or fine completed). One misdemeanor petition per lifetime under §610.140.
Felony Expungements
Eligible Missouri felonies — many Class C, D, and E felonies — can be expunged 7 years after case closure. Two felony petitions per lifetime.
Multi-Count Petitions
Multiple charges can be addressed in a single petition where they fall within the same case. We organize the petition to make this efficient.
Arrest-Only Records
Where charges were filed but dismissed, where you were arrested but never charged, or where the case ended in acquittal — separate, faster expungement procedures apply.
Diversion Completions
Successful completion of a diversion program followed by dismissal — eligible for immediate expungement. We make sure the dismissal order was entered correctly.
SIS Cases
Suspended Imposition of Sentence cases that completed without revocation. Different procedure than standard expungement — but achievable.
Juvenile Records
Missouri juvenile records have separate, more permissive expungement rules. We handle juvenile petitions in family court.
Sex Offender Registry Petitions
For eligible offenses with completed waiting periods, removal from the Missouri Sex Offender Registry is possible by petition.
The difference
an experienced lawyer makes.
Eligibility Is More Generous Than Most People Realize
The 2018 expansion of §610.140 made hundreds of categories of conviction eligible — including many felonies. Most lawyers and clients assume their record is permanent. We will check eligibility for free in the initial consultation. The answer surprises people regularly.
A Properly Drafted Petition Avoids the Hearing Entirely
In many cases, where the petition is well-prepared and the prosecutor does not object, the court will grant expungement without a contested hearing. We focus on getting the petition right the first time so that you do not need to appear at all.
Sealing Means Sealing — Everywhere
A granted expungement order seals the court record, but agency databases (Missouri Highway Patrol, FBI background check sources, MULES) need separate notification. We handle the follow-through so your record is actually clean where it counts.
You Can Honestly Say "No" to "Have You Been Convicted?"
Once expungement is granted, Missouri law permits you to deny the conviction on most employment and housing applications — with limited exceptions for law enforcement, certain professional licenses, and federal positions. We explain exactly what you can and cannot say.
What happens
when you call us.
Free Eligibility Check
Send us your case information — court, charge, disposition date. We confirm whether the offense is eligible and when the waiting period closes (or has already closed).
Petition Preparation
We draft the petition, gather the supporting documentation (proof of completed sentence, no new convictions during waiting period), and file in the original court of conviction.
Notice & Hearing
The prosecutor and the affected agencies (Highway Patrol, FBI) are notified. If the petition is unopposed, many courts grant expungement on the papers. Where a hearing is required, we appear on your behalf.
Follow-Through Across Agencies
Once granted, we send the order to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the FBI, MULES, and any other agencies holding your record. Sealing only matters if every database actually responds.
Frequently asked
questions.
Three years from completion of sentence for misdemeanors, seven years for felonies — counted from when probation, sentence, or fine was fully discharged, not from the conviction date. For arrest-only records (no conviction), there is no waiting period.
Under §610.140, an individual can have up to one misdemeanor petition and up to two felony petitions granted in a lifetime, plus unlimited petitions for arrest-only records. Each petition can include multiple charges from a single case.
Class A felonies, dangerous felonies (RSMo 556.061), most sex offenses, child abuse offenses, intoxication-related traffic offenses (DWI), and several other specific categories listed in §610.140 are not eligible. We confirm eligibility for free at the initial consultation.
Properly expunged records should not appear on standard private background checks. Federal-level checks (FBI, security clearance) and certain professional licensing checks may still see the record because federal databases are not bound by state expungement orders. We explain the practical scope of the order based on your specific circumstances.
Expungement petition fees vary by complexity (single-count, multi-count, or contested). Court filing fees are charged separately and include a fee paid to the Missouri Highway Patrol. We quote our fee in writing at the initial consultation, which is free.
From petition filing to order, typically 4–6 months in most Missouri courts. Some jurisdictions move faster. The follow-through with state and federal agencies after the order is granted typically takes another 2–3 months for full database updates.