Expunging Old Criminal Records

Thanks to new laws, many people with old criminal records now have the opportunity to have their criminal records “expunged.”

“Expungement” means that your criminal record can be hidden from public view. It means that when you apply for a job, housing, financial aid, or a professional license, you no longer have to list the criminal offenses that have been expunged. It also means that if employers, landlords, or educational or professional institutions search your criminal history, they will not be able to see the criminal offenses that have been expunged.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office strongly encourages eligible people to apply to expunge their old criminal records. A new unit in our office has been set up to work with community partners and assist in expungement.

To request expungement assistance, please contact the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit, please email [email protected]. 

Please visit our events page for upcoming expungement events across the community. 

If you are looking for a job while waiting to get your record expunged, check out our Felony Friendly Job Leads. 

If you think you might be eligible for expungement, you may wish to review our overview of Michigan's Expungement laws.