Expungement for Realignment Felonies
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Get a Fresh Start With Realignment Felony Expungement
If your felony conviction was sentenced under California’s Realignment Act (Penal Code § 1170(h)), you may qualify to have that record expunged under Penal Code § 1203.41.
This law allows individuals who served their sentences in county jail—instead of state prison—to seek relief similar to a standard expungement.Once approved, the court sets aside the conviction, enters a dismissal, and updates the record to show the case was cleared “in the interests of justice.”
While the conviction remains visible to law enforcement, it is removed from most public background checks, helping you move forward confidently in employment, housing, and licensing opportunities.
How Realignment Felonies Affect Your Life — and How We Help You Move Forward
Although Realignment reduced state-prison overcrowding by moving certain felony sentences to county supervision, the conviction itself still appears as a felony on your record.
That single entry can still limit:
- Employment: Many employers reject applications showing a felony history, even for non-violent or low-level offenses.
- Professional Licensing: A felony record can delay or block licensing with boards such as nursing, real estate, or contracting.
- Housing & Loans: Landlords and lenders frequently deny applications when a felony appears.
Clearing your record through PC 1203.41 expungement reduces these barriers. It demonstrates rehabilitation, closes your criminal case, and legally allows you to answer “No” when asked if you’ve been convicted of a felony—except in limited situations such as peace-officer applications or public office.
Are You Eligible for a
Realignment Felony Expungement?
Not every conviction qualifies, but many non-violent and lower-level realignment felonies are eligible for dismissal under Penal Code § 1203.41.
Eligibility rules vary by state, but you’re more likely to qualify if you meet the following conditions:
- Served your sentence entirely in county jail, not state prison, under Realignment (PC 1170(h)).
- Have completed all jail time, mandatory supervision, or probation.
- Are not currently serving another sentence, on supervision, or facing new charges.
- Have paid all fines, fees, and restitution.
- Can show that granting expungement is in the interest of justice.
Once granted, the court updates all relevant records, and your conviction is formally dismissed—removing the stigma of a felony from most public and private databases.
To find out quickly whether you qualify, take our Free Realignment Felony Expungement Eligibility Test or contact our office for a no-cost consultation with an experienced expungement attorney. The fastest and easiest way to know if you qualify is to take our free online eligibility test.
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