What Types of Criminal Charges Can Be Expunged in California? (Updated 2025)

People seek expungement of past criminal convictions for a variety of reasons in California. But what types of criminal charges can be expunged in California? 2025 Update: California has recently adopted legislation that limits some offenses (specifically violent and serious felonies under §1192 and §667) from expungement eligibility.  More on this below. For Felony Expungements, […]

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Johnny Manziel’s Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed Via Agreement with Prosecutor

Johnny Manziel is barely 24 years old, but his name has been in the headlines for years. He won the Heisman Trophy at age 20 and was a first-round draft pick for the Browns in 2014, but was released a year later due in part to his numerous off-field run-ins with the law. His latest […]

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How a Current/Pending Criminal Charge Can Affect Your Employment

Criminal charges can effect some of the most important aspects of our lives and during the most vulnerable time.  Where we live, who we meet, and whether you get the job you really want.  It is difficult to describe just how serious a brief moment in the past can create anxiety in so many situations […]

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Criminal Charges on Your Record

Criminal Charges On Your Record The real consequences that come with having criminal charges on your record are very misunderstood. What most believe about their criminal record is motivated by their fear of the unknown. Like credit reports, we have no idea how much our lives will be effected by the decisions we have made […]

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