California DUI Expungement Lawyers

Our DUI defense attorneys help clients to expunge and clear records of DUI convictions that occurred in San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, Orange County or Riverside County. If you were convicted of DUI and would like to inquire about getting your record of conviction expunged, contact us for a free phone consultation.
What is a DUI Expungement?

A DUI expungement is a process that partially clears one's criminal record following a DUI conviction. In a DUI expungement, you withdraw your plea of guilty (or no contest) to the DUI charge, and the court dismisses the case. The DUI expungement can occur any time after you've successfully completed your DUI probation.
What are the Benefits Expunging My DUI Record?

The primary reason to expunge your DUI record is that afterwards you can truthfully say that you have not been convicted of a crime. In a job application or a job interview, for example, you can correctly say that you do not have a criminal record.

There are three exceptions: 1) if you seek to become a peace officer or run for public office, 2) if you seek to contract with the California Lottery commission, or 3) if you apply for State license.
How Do DUI Expungements Affect My Ability to Obtain a State License?

Many state licensing boards require that criminal convictions be expunged before they will issue a state license. If you suffered a DUI conviction, many licensing boards look favorably upon your having taken the initiative to expunge it. However, even if your DUI conviction has been expunged, you must still disclose the conviction if asked on an application for a state license: "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?"
Can I Get a Felony DUI Reduced to a Misdemeanor?

Yes. If you were given probation for your felony DUI and you successfully completed the DUI probation, we can get the felony DUI reduced to a misdemeanor and then expunged.
Can I Get an Early Termination of Probation in a DUI Case?

Sometimes, in a misdemeanor DUI case, the court may be willing to terminate probation (and grant an expungement) after one year if you've successfully completed all the terms and conditions. It depends on the facts of the DUI case, the court and the prosecutor.
Does an Expunged DUI Conviction Still Count if I Get Another DUI Later?

Yes. If you get another DUI conviction within 10 years of a DUI or wet reckless conviction, it will be considered a second offense-despite the first DUI having been expunged.
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