Clean Slate Virginia

Beginning July 1st, a new Virginia law will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses.

“My thought is, this is a country of second chances, and if you’ve earned that second chance, then you deserve it,” George Townsend, founder of the law firm Clean Slate Virginia, told Arlington Now. “Once you’ve gone a certain amount of time, these convictions shouldn’t stop you from employment the rest of your life.”

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Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law | ARLnow.com A Virginia law going into effect on July 1 will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses. The commonwealth's "Clean Slate" law is expected to automatically seal over 100,000 criminal records of Virginians who were once convicted of misdemeanors such as shoplifting, tr...

If you have a prescription fraud conviction on your record, you may be able to have it sealed, but you must file a petition with the circuit court, meet the eligibility requirements, and demonstrate to a judge that continued public access to your record causes manifest injustice. Clean Slate Virginia is already preparing petitions for eligible clients ahead of the July 1, 2026 filing date.

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Clean Slate Virginia focuses exclusively on expungements, record sealing, and firearm rights restoration. We serve clients throughout Virginia Beach and the broader Hampton Roads region, and we are actively preparing for the expanded remedies that take effect under Virginia’s new record-sealing law on July 1, 2026.

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A perjury conviction under Virginia law is a Class 5 felony, and beginning July 1, 2026, Class 5 felony convictions are eligible for petition-based sealing under Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law.

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Learn more about eligibility requirements and how Clean Slate Virginia can help you seal your record.

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Clean Slate Virginia focuses exclusively on expungements, record sealing, and firearm rights restoration. We serve clients throughout Norfolk and the broader Hampton Roads region, and we are actively preparing for the expanded remedies becoming available under Virginia's new record sealing law on July 1, 2026.

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If you were convicted of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, you may be carrying a criminal record that has followed you for years, affecting your employment opportunities, housing applications, and ability to move forward.

Beginning July 1st, 2026, that record may be sealable under Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law.

Can an Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Conviction Be Sealed in Virginia? - Clean Slate Virginia Can an unauthorized use of vehicle conviction be sealed in Virginia? Beginning July 1st, 2026, this conviction is among the felonies that can be sealed under Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law, but it won’t happen automatically.

If you were convicted of simple possession of co***ne, he**in, or another Schedule I or II controlled substance, you may be carrying a felony record that has followed you for years, which can affect your job, your housing, and your ability to move forward.

Beginning July 1st, 2026, that record may be sealable under Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law.

Can a Drug Possession Conviction Be Sealed in Virginia? - Clean Slate Virginia Can a drug possession conviction be sealed in Virginia? Beginning July 1st, 2026, grand larceny is one of the felony convictions that can be sealed under Virginia’s new Clean Slate Law, but it won’t happen automatically.

Big news for Virginia!

Clean Slate Virginia founder, George Townsend, was recently featured in a story from Radio IQ/WVTF Public Radio discussing Virginia’s new Clean Slate law and what it means for individuals working to move forward after past convictions.

Beginning this summer, the law will allow many eligible Virginians to have qualifying records sealed from public view, opening the door to better access to employment, housing, and other opportunities that can be difficult to rebuild after a conviction.

Virginia's new "clean slate" law to go into effect this summer This summer, many people with criminal convictions will be able to seal their records.