Missouri Expungement
Missouri Expungement Attorney — Flat-Fee Record Clearing
Missouri's expungement statute (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.140) was significantly expanded and now allows expungement of most non-violent felonies after three years and misdemeanors after one year from completion of sentence. Instead of paying a Missouri expungement attorney hundreds per hour with no certainty of total cost, Fresh Start files your petition at a flat $10,000 per record — start to finish — with financing at $2,500 per month.
Quick Answer
Missouri allows expungement of eligible criminal records under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.140. The typical timeframe is 3–6 months from filing to court order. Eligibility depends on conviction type, completion of sentence, and waiting period requirements. Fresh Start Expungement coordinates the filing process at a flat fee of $10,000 per record.
Who Qualifies in Missouri
Eligibility Requirements
Each case is evaluated individually. The criteria below reflect the general statutory requirements. Your case will be reviewed in detail before any filing.
For misdemeanor convictions, municipal offenses, and infractions, you may petition for expungement after one year has passed from the date you completed all authorized dispositions for the conviction, including probation, parole, payment of fines, and any other court-ordered conditions.
For felony convictions, you may petition after three years from the date you completed all authorized dispositions, provided the offense is not on the list of permanently excluded offenses and you have not been convicted of any new misdemeanor or felony during the three-year waiting period.
Missouri imposes lifetime limits on expungement: you may expunge no more than two felony convictions and no more than three misdemeanor convictions in your lifetime, regardless of how many total convictions you may have on your record.
You must have satisfied all obligations related to the disposition of the conviction, including payment of all fines, costs, restitution, and completion of any programs or community service ordered by the court.
You must have no criminal charges pending in any jurisdiction at the time of filing, and the court must find that your habits and conduct demonstrate you are not a threat to the public safety of the state.
If your offense involved a victim, the prosecutor is required to notify the victim of the petition, and the victim has the right to submit a statement to the court for consideration — though victim opposition does not automatically disqualify you.
Important exceptions: Missouri law permanently excludes a substantial list of offenses from expungement eligibility. Class A felonies cannot be expunged. Dangerous felonies as defined in § 556.061 — including first and second degree murder, assault, kidnapping, robbery, and arson — are permanently ineligible. All offenses that require registration on the sex offender registry are excluded. All offenses of domestic assault under chapter 565 are excluded regardless of class or severity. All felony assault offenses are ineligible. Most driving while intoxicated offenses are excluded (with very narrow exceptions for certain first offenses under specific circumstances). Additionally, any offense committed by a person who held or was seeking a public office or employment when the offense involved abuse of that position is permanently excluded. The lifetime limits of two felonies and three misdemeanors apply even if you have additional eligible convictions beyond those limits.
How It Works
The Missouri Process
We obtain your Missouri criminal history from the Missouri State Highway Patrol central repository and court records from the circuit court where each conviction was entered, then analyze each record against § 610.140's eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and lifetime limits to determine which convictions can be included in your petition.
We prepare and file the petition for expungement in the circuit court of the county where the conviction occurred, serve the prosecuting attorney, and submit the required filing fee; the court is required by statute to issue an order granting or denying the petition within six months of filing.
After the court grants the expungement order, all records of the arrest, charge, and conviction are closed — the effect under Missouri law is that the conviction is deemed not to have occurred, and you may answer questions about the expunged offense accordingly in most employment and housing contexts.
Typical Timeframe
3–6 Months
Legal Reference
Governing Statute
The primary legal authority governing expungement in Missouri is Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.140. This page was last reviewed on May 1, 2025.
State laws change. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Missouri for guidance specific to your case. Fresh Start Expungement provides document preparation services, not legal representation.
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About this service
Fresh Start Expungement is a record-clearing services provider, not a law firm. We coordinate document preparation and filing for individuals seeking expungement. We do not provide legal advice or attorney representation. Complex or contested matters may require independent legal counsel.
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