Firearms Restoration & Expungement
A past conviction shouldn't define your future. We help eligible Virginians restore their firearm rights and/or clear arrest records through the civil court process.
Regaining Your Rights, Clearing Your Record
A prior arrest — even without a conviction — can create barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities.
Additionally, after certain convictions, Virginia residents can permanently lose their right to possess a firearm. Virginia law provides pathways to address both through the circuit court.
This is a civil court process — separate from criminal defense. Our attorneys assess your eligibility, prepare your petition, and represent you at your hearing. Se habla español.
How We Can Help
Firearms Rights Restoration
Petition the circuit court to restore gun rights lost after a felony conviction.
Criminal Record Expungement
Expunge eligible arrest records, dismissed charges, and acquittals from your record.
Eligibility Assessment
Honest case review to determine if you qualify under current Virginia law.
Court Representation
Full representation from petition preparation through your circuit court hearing.
Firearms Rights Restoration in Virginia
If you lost your right to possess a firearm due to a felony conviction or other disqualifying event under Virginia Code, the law allows you to petition the circuit court for restoration. Eligibility depends on the offense, time elapsed, and compliance with all sentencing conditions.
The process involves:
- Filing a petition with the circuit court in your jurisdiction
- A background investigation by the Virginia State Police
- A hearing before a circuit court judge
We handle every step and give you an honest assessment of your eligibility and realistic outcomes.
Expungement of Criminal Records in Virginia
A prior arrest can appear on background checks and block employment, housing, and licensing opportunities — even if you were never convicted. Virginia’s expungement laws allow eligible individuals to petition to seal those records.
You may be eligible if:
- Charges were dismissed
- The prosecution entered a nolle prosequi (declined to prosecute)
- You were found not guilty at trial
- You meet criteria under recent legislative changes expanding expungement in Virginia