Tennessee has expanded the rules around expunging past criminal records. For many years individuals convicted of any crime were stuck with that permanent mark on their record. Potential employers, colleges, and the general public were able to freely see that information.

This is no longer the case.

Now, several formerly permanent criminal convictions can now become permanently invisible.

 Click here for a list of common Tennessee misdemeanors and their corresponding expungement eligibility.

With the opportunity to clear one’s past doors previously closed now open. The goals of a better job, a better education and, ultimately, a better life are now in reach.

There is no reason to delay. The process can take several months to complete. To ensure it is done expeditiously and correctly requires legal counsel. This is where Moore Love come in.

Here are the requirements under current Tennessee expungement law.

Tennessee Expungement Law Eligibility

You have 1 or 2 criminal convictions.

If you have no more than two criminal convictions from two separate incidents you are eligible to consider expungement (two or more crimes from the same incident count as ONE!).

You Must Wait 5 Years to File

A request to erase and expunge you Tennessee criminal history can be filed 5 years after the completion of your sentence. Completion of your sentence means

• All court costs and fines must be paid
• Your probation has been completed and discharged (not sure? contact us and ask!)
• All time served must be completed

Your Tennessee Criminal Conviction is Eligible to Be Expunged

All misdemeanor crimes are eligible with a few specific exceptions.

A list Tennessee Felony Offenses that can be expunged from your public record can be found here.

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• Accessory after the fact;
• Aggravated criminal littering (2nd and 3rd offenses involving certain weight or volume);
• Burglary of an automobile;
• Communication theft ($501-$999 punishable by fine only);
• Counterfeit controlled substance; and
• Criminal simulation (up to $1,000);
• Custodial interference where person not voluntarily returned by defendant;
• Destruction of valuable papers ($501-$999);
• Destruction or concealment of will;
• Evading arrest in motor vehicle where no risk to bystanders;
• Failure to appear (felony);
• Forgery (up to $1,000);
• Fraud in insolvency;
• Fraudulent or false insurance claim ($501-$999);
• Fraudulent qualifying for set aside programs ($501-$999);
• Fraudulent transfer of motor vehicle with value of less than $20,000;
• Fraudulent use of credit card or debit card ($501-$999);
• Gifts of adulterated candy or food;
• Hindering secured creditors;
• Home improvement fraud ($501-$999);
• Impersonation of licensed professional;
• Knowing dissemination of illegally recorded cellular communication;
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of not less than 1/2 ounce and not more than 10 pounds of Schedule VI drug marijuana (fine not greater than $1,000);
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule V drug (fine not greater than $5,000);
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule VII drug (fine not greater than $1,000)
• Sale of recorded live performances without consent ($501-$999);
• Selling glue for unlawful purpose;
• Simple or casual exchange (3rd offense);
• Taking telecommunication device into penal institution;
• Theft ($501-$999);
• Theft of trade secrets ($501-$999);
• Unauthorized solicitation for police, judicial or safety associations;
• Unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities
• Unsolicited bulk electronic mail ($501-$999);
• Utility service interruption or property damage;
• Vandalism ($501-$999);
• Violation of Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act ($501-$999);
• Worthless checks ($501-$999);

Contact us to discuss expunging your Tennessee conviction today