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DUI Expungement: How To Get a DUI Off Your Record<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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DUI <\/span>expungement<\/span> is a legal process that removes a drunk driving<\/span> conviction from public criminal records<\/span>. This process can help eliminate barriers to employment and educational opportunities that often result from having a DUI on your background check<\/span>. However, some states do not allow expungement for a DUI. Even when expunged<\/span>, the conviction may still be accessible to prosecutors in future cases and won’t restore your driver’s license<\/span> or affect DMV<\/span> records.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

A criminal record can greatly impact your personal and professional lives. It can prevent you from getting certain jobs or educational opportunities. Future employers will likely see that you had a conviction when they conduct a background check.<\/p>\n

For some criminal charges, you can request that the courts expunge the record so potential employers and others cannot see certain convictions in your criminal history. However, some states don’t allow you to expunge convictions for specific criminal offenses. One of these is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re facing DUI charges or already have a drunk driving conviction on your record, contact a local criminal defense attorney<\/a> for help. They will review your criminal case and help determine whether expungement is an option.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll explain how expungement<\/a> works. We will also discuss whether you can have a DUI\/DWI charge expunged from your criminal record. See more below:<\/p>\n