How can I get a misdemeanor off of my record?

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How can I get a misdemeanor off of my record?

About 11 years ago, I was in business with bad partner and was convicted of minor check fraud regarding a $156.00 check. I was convicted of wrongfully handing funds. Anyway I went through a reduced program through the court. The problem is that this action still shows on a background check. Can I get it off after 11 years or seal my record?

Asked on January 4, 2017 under Criminal Law, Washington

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

In WA, unlike many other states. a misdemamenor conviction can be "expunged" (i.e. cleared) from a person's criminal history record. However, there are certain requirements that must be met. To get started, here is a link to a site for you to review (if you still have questions, you are advised to consult directly with a local criminal law attorney):
http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.displayContent&theFile=content/guideToCrimHistoryRecords


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