MINNESOTA EXPUNGEMENT ATTORNEY
Helping Clients Expunge Records Throughout Minnesota
- Adult Criminal Record Expungement
- Juvenile Deliquency Record Expungement
- Civil Commitment Record Expungement
Over the past 15 years, Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson has helped numerous clients expunge their criminal records and juvenile delinquency records in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, the Greater Metro Area, and throughout Greater Minnesota.
Mr. Wilson is a Minnesota expungement attorney with extensive experience expunging criminal records and juvenile delinquency records throughout Minnesota and has successfully expunged clients’ records in all 10 Minnesota judicial districts and over 20 Minnesota counties.
Please call (651) 354-5758 or submit a contact form to schedule a free and confidential initial expungement consultation.
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Proven Results
- Hundreds of Records Expunged
- Records Expunged In All 10 Minnesota Judicial Districts
- Records Expunged In 20 + Minnesota Counties
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- Clear Communication
- Honest and Straightforward Advice
- Personal Attention
Experienced
- 15 Years of Expunging Records
- 100 % Criminal Law Practice
- Records Expunged in All 10 Minnesota Judicial Districts
Proven Results
- Hundreds of Records Expunged
- Records Expunged In 20 + Minnesota Counties
- Records Expunged In All 10 Minnesota Judicial Districts
Client Focused
- Clear Communication
- Honest and Straightforward Advice
- Personal Attention
Experience
- 15 Years of Expunging Records
- 100 % Criminal Law Practice
- Records Expunged in All 10 Minnesota Judicial Districts
PRACTICE AREAS
Adult Criminal Records Expungement
Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson represents adult criminal record conviction expungement clients throughout Minnesota.
Juvenile Adjudication Records Expungement
Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson represents juvenile adjudication record expungement clients throughout Minnesota.
Civil Commitment Records Expungement
Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson represents civil commitment record expungement clients throughout Minnesota.
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RECENT CASE VICTORIES
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN NICOLLET COUNTY
- State v. J.M.
- Location: Nicollet County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Fifth-Degree Drug Possession (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. Sec. 152.025.2(1))
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
- State v. M.W.
- Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Fourth-Degree DWI (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20, Subd. 1)
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN RAMSEY COUNTY
- State v. M.W.
- Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Third-Degree Assault (Felony (reduced to misdemeanor upon discharge of sentence); Minn. Stat. Sec. 609.223.1)
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN NICOLLET COUNTY
- State v. J.M.
- Location: Nicollet County District Court (Fifth Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Fifth-Degree Drug Possession (Gross Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. Sec. 152.025.2(1))
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
- State v. M.W.
- Location: Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Fourth-Degree DWI (Misdemeanor; Minn. Stat. Sec. 169A.20, Subd. 1)
EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED IN RAMSEY COUNTY
- State v. M.W.
- Location: Ramsey County District Court (Second Judicial District)
- Expungement Granted for Following Offense: Third-Degree Assault (Felony (reduced to misdemeanor upon discharge of sentence); Minn. Stat. Sec. 609.223.1)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES AN EXPUNGEMENT COST?
Wilson Law Firm generally charges a flat/fixed legal fee (rather than hourly) for expungements.
The legal fee amount depends on the unique factors of the case, including its complexity and the number and severity level(s) of the case record(s) sought to be expunged.
In addition to the legal fee, Minnesota courts charge a filing fee for each expungement petition which varies depending on the county. For example, Hennepin County currently (2026) charges a filing fee of $322.00 for an expungement petition.
Wilson Law Firm offers a free initial 15-minute phone consultation that includes a legal fee quote.
Please call (651) 354-5758 or submit a contact form to schedule a free consultation.
HOW LONG DOES A EXPUNGEMENT TAKE?
The length of time expungement takes depends on many factors, including the the complexity of the case, the venue, the type of expungement sought, and the judge assigned to the case.
Estimated Timeline for Statutory Expungement Petitions (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.03)
Generally, a statutory expungement petition case can take 6-8 months from the beginning of the case until the court’s decision granting or denying the expungement.
Note, there is a statutory, minimum 60-day waiting period for a expungement hearing after the date the expungement petition is served. (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.03, subd. 4) This minimum waiting period between service and the hearing allows the affected agencies and victims (if any) to be notified of the expungement petition and hearing date, their rights associated with the expungement, and give them time to respond to it. (Minn. Stat. Sec(s). 609A.03, subd 3(a)-(c); subd. 4)
There is also a statutory, 60-day waiting period after the court files an order granting or denying the expungement . (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.03, subd. 9) This waiting period gives the petitioner or affected agencies time to appeal the order.
Timeline for Non-Petition Expungements (e.g., Minn. Stat. Sec(s). 609A.025; 609A.015)
For non-petition, automatic expungement cases, and prosecutorial agreement expungement cases, the timeline is generally much shorter than for expungement petition cases because there are no required 60-day waiting periods from the time of service to the expungement hearing and after the expungement order is issued.
DO YOU OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION?
Yes. Wilson Law Firm offers a free 15-minute initial phone consultation for expungements.
This consultation is confidential, and may include gathering information about the potential client’s case, a legal fee quote, and answering questions or concerns regarding the expungement law and process
Please call (651) 354-5758 or submit a contact form to schedule a free consultation.
DO YOU EXPUNGE RECORDS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA?
Yes. Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson represents expungement clients throughout Minnesota.
Over the past 15 years, Minnesota expungement Attorney Thomas A. Wilson has represented expungement clients in all 10 Minnesota judicial districts and over 20 Minnesota counties, including: Hennepin County; Ramsey County; Anoka County; Dakota County; Carver County; Stearns County; Wright County; St. Louis County; Olmsted County; and more.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING EXPUNGEMENTS?
Minnesota expungement attorney Thomas A. Wilson has been representing expungement clients for over 15 years, and has helped many clients (hundreds) expunge their criminal and juvenile records in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, the Greater Metro Area, and throughout Greater Minnesota.
For more information about Mr. Wilson’s expungement experience, please visit the case victories and client testimonials pages.
DO I HAVE A GOOD CASE FOR EXPUNGEMENT?
There are multiple factors that a court examines when deciding to grant or deny a expungement, including the type of expungement sought, the type and severity level of the offense sought to be expunged, and the length of time since the offense.
Wilson Law Firm offers a free initial phone consultation where Mr. Wilson may provide potential clients with more information about their expungement eligibilty and the possible strengthes and weaknesses of their case.
Please call (651) 354-5758 or submit a contact form to schedule a free consultation.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
Wilson Law Firm accepts all major credit cards, cash, checks, and also offers a payment plan through our payment processor for qualified individuals.
DO YOU OFFER A PAYMENT PLAN?
Wilson Law Firm offer a payment plan to qualified clients through our payment processor (subject to credit approval.)
DOES AN EXPUNGEMENT RESTORE FIREARM RIGHTS?
No. An expungement order under Minnesota Law does not restore state or federal firearm rights for prohibitory offenses including felony “crime of violence” convictions; misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor “crime(s)” of domestic violence.
An individual with a prohibitory offense may have legal remedies other than expungement to restore their firearm rights, including a pardon (Minn. Stat. Sec. 638.12) or the judicial restoration of firearm rights for felony “crime of violence” convictions (Minn. Stat. 609.165, subd. 1d).
DOES AN EXPUNGEMENT DESTROY MY RECORDS?
No. Under Minnesota Law, an expungement order is limited to sealing the records and does not destroy the expunged records and does not return them to the subject of the record. (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.01)
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT?
Expungement Eligibility
Minnesota expungement eligibility depends on multiple factors including the type of records sought to be expunged (i.e., juvenile vs. adult; felony vs. misdemeanor); the length of time since the offense(s) sought to be expunged; and the petitioner’s criminal record history.
Basically, expungement eligibility under Minnesota Law is determined by three main factors: (1) The type of offense sought to be expunged; (2) The case disposition of the offense sought to be expunged, and (3) The crime-free time period that has elapsed since the case disposition and the time of requesting/petitioning for expungement for the case sought to be expunged.
Statutory Expungement Petition Eligibility (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3)
Below is a summary of the basic eligibility requirements for Minnesota statutory expungement petition cases.
Note, mere eligibility for an Minnesota expungement petition does not necessarily mean it is a strong case. There are many factors other than mere eligibility that may determine the strength or weakness of a Minnesota expungement case (e.g. evidence of rehabilitation; nature/severity of the case sought to be expunged; petitioner’s criminal history, etc.)
Cases Resolved in Petitioner’s Favor (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(1))
There is no crime-free waiting period eligibility requirement for cases resolved in a petitioner’s favor.
Successful Diversion or Stay of Adjudication Cases (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(2))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law at least one year after the successful completion and discharge of the diversion program or stay of adjudication to the time of the filing of their expungement petition if they have not been charged with a new crime during that one-year period.
Petty Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor Convictions (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(3))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions at least two years from the discharge of the sentence for the crime sought to be expunged.
Gross Misdemeanor Convictions (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(4))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions convictions at least three years from the discharge of the sentence for the crime sought to be expunged.
Gross Misdemeanor Conviction Deemed Misdemeanor (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(5))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions for at least three years from the discharge of the sentence for the crime sought to be expunged.
Felony Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime Conviction (Minn. Stat. Sec(s). 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(6))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions for at least four years from the discharge of the sentence sought to be expunged.
Designated Felony Conviction Deemed Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(7)(i))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions for at least four years from the discharge of the sentence sought to be expunged.
Felony Conviction Deemed Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(7)(ii))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions for at least five years from the discharge of the sentence for the crime sought to be expunged.
Designated Felony Conviction (Minn. Stat. Sec. 609A.02, subd. 3(a)(8))
A petitioner is eligible for this type of expungement under Minnesota Law if they have no new criminal convictions for at least four years from the discharge of the sentence for the crime sought to be expunged.
Questions About Expungement Eligibility?
Wilson Law Firm offers a free and confidential initial 15-minute phone consultation for expungements.
Please call (651) 354-5758 or submit a contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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