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Vacating Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor Convictions in Washington

By Ember Law  |  July 3, 2019

Expunction. Expungement. Vacating.  Call it what you will, but Washington law only permits the vacation of some misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor convictions.  I have set forth the following to help clarify your understanding.  If you are seeking to have a conviction vacated, make sure to speak to an attorney to determine if you qualify. Vacating a conviction releases you from all...