can my single misdemeanor charge be expunged

Hi There, In Virginia, an expungement can only be obtained if: you are found not guilty by the court (acquittal or dismissal); the charges are withdrawn (nolle prosequi) by the Court on a motion by the Commonwealth; where an individual’s name is used in error; or the individual obtained an absolute pardon from a Virginia Governor.  Because of your conviction, unfortunately, you cannot seal or expunged criminal record convictions in Virginia; it truly is a record for life.  For more information, I published a Guide on criminal record expungements, pardons and restoration of rights, which may be of limited use to you. The link is: http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-you-need-to-know-about-criminal-record-expungement-in-virginia. Good luck! Susan