Missouri Misdemeanor Expungement
A misdemeanor might feel minor until it shows up on a background check. Most Missouri misdemeanors become eligible for expungement after just one year, and clearing it can open doors that have been closed.
Often eligible
- Most misdemeanor convictions
- Many ordinance and municipal violations
- Certain drug-possession misdemeanors
- Up to three misdemeanors over a lifetime
Usually not eligible
- Any domestic assault (misdemeanor or felony)
- Some intoxication-related driving offenses (see DWI)
- Certain misdemeanors excluded by statute
There are exceptions in both directions and the law changes. Don’t rule yourself out. Let us check.
How we clear your record
Free eligibility check
Answer a few questions online or by phone. It takes about two minutes. We compare your case against Missouri’s statute requirements.
We file everything
We draft your petition, notify the required parties, and prepare for the hearing. You get one flat fee, with no hourly billing and no surprises.
Your record is sealed
When the court grants your petition, your record closes to employers, landlords, and the general public. You get your fresh start.
Questions about misdemeanor expungement
How long after a misdemeanor can I expunge it?
Usually one year after completing your sentence, including any probation and payment of fines, with no new convictions.
How many misdemeanors can I clear?
Missouri allows up to three misdemeanor or eligible ordinance-violation expungements in a lifetime. Infractions don’t count against that limit.
General information about Missouri law, not legal advice. Eligibility depends on the exact statute, your disposition, and your record. Reviewed by Andrew Popplewell.
Find out if your record qualifies, free.
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll tell you where you stand, usually within one business day. No cost, no obligation.