What is the best route for getting my record expunged

You did not state whether you were convicted or pled guilty to the charges.  If you pled guilty as part of a plea agreement or you were tried and found guilty, then these charges can never be cleared from your record.  Expungements in Virginia are only granted in cases of actual innocence, such as when the charges are dropped or you are tried and found not guilty.  Then the records of your arrest and charges can be erased.  If you are not sure whether you were convicted or not, an attorney can help you look up your case on-line and determine whether you are eligible for an expungement.  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.