Clear your criminal record.

Expeal shows you how — state by state.

Free guides for every state. Where we offer the full product, we prepare your court forms — you file them. Not a law firm.

Question 1

Where was your case handled?

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Common questions

Do I qualify?

Every state has its own rules, and some have more than one way to clear a record. Whether a conviction can be cleared, and which ones, differs from state to state. Your state's page explains how it works there.

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What will it cost?

Doing it yourself is free: every state's guide is free. You'll still pay the fees your state charges (some can be waived), and your state's page lists each one with its source. In Florida, Expeal can also prepare your documents for $199.

How long does it take?

Every state has a different process and timelines are almost entirely dependent on the time it takes for the state to get through each phase after your submission. Many states also make you wait a set time after your case or sentence ends before you can apply. For the most part, the clock starts when your completed petition is filed; in some states a step comes first: in Florida, for one, you apply to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a certificate of eligibility before you file. Where a court decides, its own calendar adds time after you file.

What does Expeal do?

Every state's guide is free and shows the steps and the fees, and almost every one links the court's forms. In Florida, we also prepare your documents from your own answers, and you file them yourself. We do not give legal advice, we are not a law firm, and we do not represent you in court.

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