“Man, I can’t believe I got a DWI over five years ago… I wonder if I can get that off my record?”

These thoughts apply to more Arkansans than one may realize. If you find yourself having the same thought, know that you are not alone.

So, what can you do about it? Luckily, Arkansas allows its citizens to “seal” their criminal record after a period of time. “Seal” under the statute means to expunge, remove, and treat your record as confidential.

Now you may say, “Expungement! Yes, that is what I want. Wait, what does that actually mean?” Expungement means your criminal record is hidden from public view. However, certain people – in limited circumstances – can still see your record, including a prosecutor, law enforcement, a judge, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, and even some private background check companies.

The benefits of expungement is that your record is still hidden from most systems. In fact, as a matter of law, your criminal conduct did not occur, and you’re able to state that your conduct did not occur and that it does not exist on your record!

Our attorneys are experienced in the field of criminal law and the expungement of records. Our team will help you navigate the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of Arkansas. If you find yourself in this situation, schedule an appointment with us to see if you are eligible for expungement.