Better to get nolle prosequi charges expunged for background check purposes?

Yes, potential employers can see all of the charges if they run a background check.  They may or may not notice that the disposition of the cases was nolle prosequi.  They may just see a list of charges.  In any event, I would think it looks better to have one charge than a list of charges.  Because there was more than one charge, the expungement is not automatic, but I think most judges would give it to you. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.