Minnesota expanded opportunities for automatic expungement in 2023, but those changes do not apply to every type of offense. Domestic assault is one of the offenses that is not eligible for automatic expungement. Some people
If You Are Denied an Expungement or Pardon, can you Re-Apply? A Minnesota Expungement & Pardon Attorney Uses the Recent Jason Sole Pardon to Explain
December 23, 2025
If you are looking to clear your record in Minnesota, there are two primary paths to do that. You can seek an expungement or you can seek a pardon. Both processes involve filing paperwork, making arguments, and preparing to...
Are Juvenile Cases Automatically Expunged in Minnesota? An Expungement Attorney Explains the Myth that Has Fooled Many
December 19, 2025
Juvenile cases in Minnesota are fundamentally different from adult criminal cases. They are governed by an entirely separate section of the law—Chapter 260B of the Minnesota Statutes—and those differences extend well...
Minnesota Court of Appeals sidesteps enhanceability issue: what you need to know if you want to expunge a domestic assault or DWI within 10 years of conviction
December 10, 2025
In October of 2025, the Minnesota Court of Appeals was asked a question about an argument that has been utilized by prosecutors and some judges in arguing that records should not be expunged. (State v. J.A.B., A25-0316 (Minn.
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is whether a DWI can be expunged in Minnesota. A DWI can affect everything from employment to housing to professional licensing, so it’s natural to wonder whether it can