Michigan Expungements Lawyer

Clear Your Record. Reclaim Your Future.

A criminal record can cast a long shadow — affecting your ability to find a job, secure housing, obtain a professional license, or even volunteer at your child’s school. At Avanti Law Group, we help people get a second chance through the expungement (or “set aside”) of past criminal convictions under Michigan’s Clean Slate Law.

Whether your case involved a misdemeanor, felony, or marijuana offense, we understand that you are more than your record — and we’re here to help you move forward.

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What Is Expungement?

Expungement is the legal process of having a criminal conviction “set aside” so it no longer appears on your public record. Once a record is expunged, it cannot be viewed by the public — including employers, landlords, and licensing agencies. This powerful legal tool can open doors that a conviction once closed.

Michigan’s Expungement Law: Clean Slate Act

Michigan’s expungement law underwent major changes in 2021 with the Clean Slate Act, significantly expanding who qualifies for relief.

✅ Key Provisions of Michigan’s Expungement Law:

  • Up to 3 felony convictions and unlimited misdemeanors may be eligible to be set aside.
  • Certain assaultive crimes, crimes punishable by life, and CSC offenses are excluded.
  • Waiting periods apply:
    • 3 years after last conviction or release for eligible misdemeanors
    • 5 years for one eligible felony
    • 7 years for multiple felonies
  • Marijuana convictions for now-legal conduct are eligible for expedited expungement.
  • Automatic expungement is being phased in for certain offenses without needing a petition.

🔷 Note: Some offenses — like traffic offenses causing death or injury, CSC, and some weapons charges — are not eligible for expungement.

How We Help

At Avanti, our attorneys don’t just file paperwork — we create winning strategies based on your unique history. Our team will:

  • Review your criminal history and determine eligibility
  • Gather court records and documents
  • Prepare and file the petition
  • Notify proper agencies and prosecutors
  • Represent you at the expungement hearing
  • Advocate powerfully on your behalf in court

We have successfully helped individuals — including immigrants and non-native English speakers — get convictions expunged and their lives back on track.

We Serve Everyone — In English and Spanish

Our team is bilingual and has proudly assisted dozens of Spanish-speaking clients through the expungement process. We understand the added barriers that language and immigration status can create — and we’re ready to help you overcome them.

Why Choose Avanti?

  • Experienced litigators and advocates
  • Deep knowledge of Michigan’s Clean Slate law
  • Culturally competent and bilingual support
  • Compassionate, judgment-free legal representation

Ready for a Fresh Start?

Don’t let a mistake from your past define your future. Find out if you’re eligible to expunge your criminal record in Michigan — and take the first step toward freedom and opportunity.

📞 Contact Avanti Law today to schedule your expungement consultation.