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“Dismissed” doesn’t mean “invisible.” We make your record match your life.
If you completed probation, you can petition the court to withdraw your guilty plea and dismiss the case. Your conviction shows as “dismissed” instead of “convicted” on most background checks.
Who qualifies: Must have completed probation (or be eligible for early termination), have no pending charges, and not currently be serving a sentence.
Even if your case was dismissed, the arrest still shows on your record. Sealing removes it entirely. Once sealed, you can legally answer “No” when asked if you’ve ever been arrested.
Who qualifies: Cases that were dismissed, acquitted, never filed, where the statute of limitations expired, or resolved through diversion.
Proposition 47 reclassified certain felonies as misdemeanors. If you were convicted of a qualifying felony — petty theft, shoplifting, forgery under $950, simple drug possession — you can petition for retroactive reduction.
A felony on your record carries consequences a misdemeanor does not — firearms restrictions, jury service disqualification, and severe employment limitations.
We review your criminal history and identify every conviction and arrest eligible for relief. Many people qualify for more relief than they realize.
We prepare and file the appropriate petitions — PC 1203.4, PC 851.91, Prop 47, or a combination.
Some petitions require a hearing; others are granted on the papers. We handle both and ensure the order reaches the DOJ to update your RAP sheet.
We can help. During your free consultation, we’ll review your criminal history and tell you exactly what’s there and what can be done about it. Most petitions resolve within 4–8 weeks of filing.
The fee depends on complexity — single conviction vs. multiple matters — but we quote a specific number upfront during your consultation.
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