ADAM NORRIS
Attorney at law llc
Clear Your South Carolina Criminal Record
A criminal record follows you into every job application, apartment lease, and background check, sometimes for a charge that was dismissed years ago. South Carolina law allows many arrests and certain convictions to be expunged, meaning the record is destroyed and, in most contexts, you can lawfully say it never happened. Most people who qualify never file, simply because they don't know they can.
What May Be Eligible for Expungement
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Eligibility depends on the charge, the outcome, and time elapsed, but South Carolina expungement law generally covers:
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Charges that were dismissed, nolle prossed, or resulted in a not guilty verdict
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Charges resolved through Pre-Trial Intervention or similar diversion programs
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Certain first offense convictions after the required waiting period
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Convictions under the Youthful Offender Act after the statutory waiting period
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Certain first offense drug possession convictions with conditional discharge
How the Process Works
Expungement is a formal court process, not an automatic one. Adam handles each step:
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Pulling your full record and confirming exactly what's on it
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Determining eligibility under the current statute for each charge
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Preparing and filing the application with the Solicitor's Office
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Tracking approvals through SLED, the Solicitor, and the court
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Confirming the record has actually been destroyed once the order is signed
Why Work with a Former Solicitor's Office Attorney
Expungement applications in South Carolina run through the Solicitor's Office, the same type of office where Adam spent his prosecutorial career. He knows how these applications are reviewed, what slows them down, and how to prepare a file that moves.
