How Long Do Misdemeanors Stay On Your Record? Attorney Matthew Brown from Combs Waterkotte answers the commonly asked question, “How long do misdemeanors stay on your record?” Criminal Defense Lawyers in Missouri.
Interview Transcript
Jessica Ambuehl: Let’s talk about misdemeanors. How long do they stay on your record?
Matt Brown: So any conviction that you have, whether it be a felony or misdemeanor, is going to stay on your criminal record until you get it expunged.
There’s no set timeframe in Missouri. Some states say, “After seven years this could fall off.” In Missouri, that’s not the case.
So, any misdemeanor or felony conviction that you have is gonna stay on your record indefinitely unless you get it expunged.
Jessica Ambuehl: Does every state differ with that rule?
Matt Brown: Every state has its own rules. I’m licensed to practice here in the state of Missouri. So, if you have a felony or misdemeanor or conviction in another state, you would need to contact an attorney in that state.
But each state can differ and, and certainly does differ, with their requirements.
