How difficult is it to expunge a DUI in California?

After you successfully complete probation you can have it expunged.

It can be done. It would help in getting employment for the rest of your life. The general rules and guidelines are: Many felony and misdemeanor convictions [not infractions] can sometimes be expunged by proper application and Petition to the court, but only if there was no prison time served or even sentenced, if it was not for certain sex and Domestic Violence crimes, if all terms of sentencing and probation [and at least one year of probation] are completed and finished, and if there are no new charges pending. If successful, the conviction would be retroactively withdrawn and the charges dismissed. That does not remove the conviction, but merely changes the record to show conviction reversed and dismissed by expungement. If expunged, you would be able to say no to conviction on most private employment applications. However, the conviction is still a prior for purposes of repeat offense, and must be disclosed on any application for government and professional licensing, bonding, security clearance, etc. The licensing agency and employer then can decide whether you are barred from licensing and employment because of your conviction. If you are serious about doing so, and you think you qualify, feel free to contact me for the legal help you will need.

After successful completion of probation any DUI can be expunged. We are successful in 90 percent of the cases. We could quickly advise you if the success rate would be even higher in your case after a few question s. The key is whether a judge would terminate probation early. THAT is discretionary. Therefore the rate is not as high. However if you have a good reason, and I'm sure we could come up with one I predict success.Call me for assistance.

Since you have already completed 2 out of 3 years of probation, early termination is possible, especially if you have a valid reason, such as work, school, immigration...etc. You should contact a good DUI/Criminal Defense attorney to possibly seek an early termination of probation, followed by an expungement petition.

Most courts will not terminate your probation early unless you have a good reason. If your only reason is so that you can request your case be expunged I would not anticipate a court will grant your request. If however you need to be off probation to join the military or for a job you have a chance.

You cannot attempt an expungement until you are off probation. The first thing you (or an attorney) need to do is a motion to terminate your probation. If you've done a substantial portion of your probation, the judge will likely grant this. Next, you'll want to petition for expungement. DUI expungements can be granted but they are within the discretion of the judge since they also serve as a moving violation for DMV records.