Misdemeanors
Most misdemeanor convictions become eligible after the required waiting period has passed.
What we expunge
Offenses we help clear.
An old record can keep affecting your employment, housing, professional licensing, education, and peace of mind long after the case is over. Missouri’s expungement law covers a wide range of charges. Here’s what we handle, and the only way to know about your case is a free eligibility check.
Check My ChargeFelonies
Many Class C, D, and E felonies qualify, and it’s often possible to clear more than one charge.
Marijuana Offenses
Many marijuana-related charges qualify for expungement, and some may qualify for expedited relief.
Arrests, No Charges
Arrests that never led to a conviction can often be sealed relatively quickly.
DWI / DUI
A first-time alcohol-related driving offense may qualify, but only once in a lifetime, through a separate process with a longer waiting period than other offenses. We’ll tell you exactly where you stand.
Municipal & Ordinance
City ordinance violations and many municipal offenses are frequently eligible for expungement.
Common charges
Common Missouri offenses that may qualify
Searching for your exact charge? These are examples we see often. Seeing your offense here doesn’t guarantee eligibility, and not seeing it doesn’t rule you out.
Theft & property offenses
- Stealing / shoplifting
- Bad checks
- Property damage
- Trespassing
- Receiving stolen property
Drug offenses
- Drug possession
- Marijuana possession
- Drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a controlled substance
Fraud & financial offenses
- Credit- or debit-card fraud
- Passing bad checks
- Forgery
- Deceptive business practices
Public-order offenses
- Peace disturbance
- Public intoxication
- Disorderly conduct
- Gambling
- Resisting arrest (some)
Municipal & ordinance violations
- City ordinance violations
- Minor in possession (MIP)
- Many traffic-related municipal charges
Arrests without a conviction
- Arrests where charges were dropped
- Cases that were dismissed
- Arrests that were never charged
Eligibility always depends on the exact statute, your disposition, your criminal history, and other requirements. Every offense named here should be confirmed for your specific case: that’s what the free review is for.
Often eligible
- Most misdemeanor convictions after the waiting period
- Many Class C, D, and E felonies
- Marijuana-related offenses
- First-time alcohol-related driving offense (once per lifetime, longer waiting period)
- Municipal and ordinance violations
- Arrests that never led to a conviction
Usually not eligible
- Most violent felonies (e.g., offenses causing serious injury)
- Dangerous felonies as defined by Missouri statute
- Most sex offenses requiring registration
- Some felony DWI and repeat alcohol-related driving offenses
- Offenses involving a death
Missouri law changes, and there are exceptions in both directions. Don’t rule yourself out based on this list. Let us check.
How many charges can I clear?
Missouri limits how many offenses a person can expunge in a lifetime, and the limits differ for misdemeanors and felonies. If you have more than one charge, we’ll help you decide which to pursue first for the biggest impact on your record.
Talk it through: (573) 874-4190Not sure if your charge qualifies?
That’s the whole point of the free check. Tell us the offense and we’ll give you a straight answer, usually within one business day.