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Expungement is the legal process of removing a criminal charge or conviction from your record under North Carolina law. Once expunged, you can lawfully state on most job applications, housing forms, and professional license applications that the offense never occurred.
North Carolina law (G.S. Chapter 15A, Articles 5 & 5A) provides expungement pathways for dismissed charges, first-offense misdemeanors, certain drug offenses, and some felonies. NCEAT℠ helps you find out which path fits your situation — and what it costs to get there.
NC law provides several expungement pathways. NCEAT℠ screens for all of the following.
Case dismissed or found not guilty. No waiting period. Strongest eligibility — file immediately.
No prior convictions. Sentence must be complete. One-time expunction available.
First offense. Discharge period completed. No prior drug conviction or prior expunction.
Specific felony classes only. 10-year waiting period post-sentence completion.
Same session of court only. 10-year waiting period. Max 3 offenses. No violent charges.
Offenses connected to trafficking status. No waiting period specified by statute.
The intake form takes about 5 minutes. We ask about your charge type, disposition, date, and criminal history. No account required.
Daniel Barker personally reviews every submission and screens it against NC expungement statutes. You receive a response within one business day.
If you're eligible, you'll receive a flat-fee quote with no hidden costs. Court filing fees are separate and disclosed upfront.
Once retained, Barker Richardson, PLLC prepares and files your NC expungement petition. You sign. We file. You get your clean record.
All fees are flat-fee for petition preparation and filing. Court costs are separate and disclosed upfront. If a hearing is required, it is discussed with you before any additional fee applies.
| Service | Flat Fee |
|---|---|
| Dismissal / Acquittal Expunction G.S. § 15A-146 | $750 |
| First-Offense Nonviolent Misdemeanor G.S. § 15A-145 | $900 |
| First-Offense Drug Offense (Conditional Discharge) G.S. § 15A-145.2 | $850 |
| Nonviolent Felony Expunction G.S. § 15A-145.5 | $2,500 |
| Multiple Nonviolent Offenses — Same Session G.S. § 15A-145.5(c) | $3,500 |
| NCEAT℠ Eligibility Review Only (no filing) Written eligibility opinion · Credited toward full service if retained | $150 $49 Introductory Offer |
Fees confirmed by Daniel T. Barker, Esq. · All fees subject to engagement letter · Court filing costs additional · Prices current as of 2026
Takes about 5 minutes. Free. No obligation. An attorney reviews every submission.