How do you remove felony from record in WA state?

Answer 1

Submit a petition/motion to the court with the request that your record be 'expunged' of the charge. Be prepared with reasoning as to why your request should be granted. A judge will study your motion and rule on it, one way or the other. CAUTION: Do NOT confuse having your record 'expunged' with receiving a 'pardon.' The two are not the same. You will still be a convicted offender, the only difference is that only law enforcement will have access to this charge on your record, but the general public will not be able to access it.

Answer 2

To request an expungement of your criminal record: You must have either been acquited or served the complete term of your sentence -then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewed by the public. CONVICTED FELONS: If your request for expungement is granted - unless you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to see if your state of residence applies) - your status will still remain that of 'convicted felon' and you will remain subject to any restrictions that status places on you (e.g.- voting rights - privilege of holding elective office - firearms possession - etc). CAUTION: Unless your "rights" are restored it remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison. Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1).

Answer 3

See the below link. The law is quite specific and does not offer much hope. If you are convicted federal felon it does not apply.