Related: Can a DWI Be Expunged in North Carolina in 2025?

Having a criminal record can create all sorts of problems, even if it’s been years or decades since the incident. The effects of a criminal record can be far-reaching, impacting your ability to secure employment, housing, or even educational opportunities. However, an expunction can clear your criminal record, helping you move forward without the burden of past mistakes holding you back. We can look at your record to see if you are eligible for an expunction, which may provide you with a fresh start.
An expunction allows for something to be removed from a criminal record, offering a chance to move on from past offenses. Certain misdemeanor offenses may also qualify for expunction, allowing individuals a fresh start and new opportunities in life. In North Carolina, a prior DWI conviction can have lasting effects on your life, but in some cases, it may be possible to expunge this from your record, helping you to avoid the long-term consequences of a DWI conviction.
Additionally, individuals charged with underage drinking may also be eligible for an expunction, depending on the specifics of the case. However, it’s important to note that violating probation can complicate your eligibility for expunction, making it essential to handle these situations carefully. Our team is here to guide you through the process and help ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way.
The laws governing expunctions and expungements are complex. Contact us so we can help.
The legislature has enacted some recent changes which have broadened the eligibility of expungements of certain criminal charges from a criminal record. For instance, some misdemeanors are eligible for expungement 5 years after the date of conviction, and some felonies are eligible after 10 years. Additionally, there are fewer limitations than there were previously, and the law continues to change on a regular basis.
One common mistake that we see is not getting a charge expunged after a charge is dismissed or found not guilty. A dismissal or a not guilty are amazing results, however, if not expunged, they will still show up on a criminal record check. The record will indicate that the charge was dismissed, but it will still show that it was charged. But, with an expungement, we will ensure that the charge doesn’t show up at all. Deferred prosecution agreements such as a First Offender Program NC or the 90-96 Drug Program are also eligible for an expunction once the charges have been dismissed.
We have helped countless clients clean up their records. We consistently follow the law on expunctions to ensure we can help as many people as possible as eligibility continues to increase. Contact us so we can begin helping you!

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Arlind Kastrati on September 24, 2026
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