In cases of juvenile records there are 2 record clearance options available:

§ In cases where the juvenile was not sent to the California Youth Authority, we can seal the record of conviction, if it is not for a crime listed in Welfare and Institution Code section 707(b).

§ If the juvenile was sent to the California Youth Authority and was subsequently honorably discharged, we can petition to have the verdict of guilt set-aside, thereby releasing the individual from the penalties and disabilities of the conviction

If you were convicted as a juvenile and were not sent to the California Youth Authority, we can petition the court to seal and destroy the records of your conviction including records of arrest relating to your case that are in the custody of the juvenile court, the probation officer, and any other agency, including law enforcement agencies and public officials. If you are required to register as a sex-offender, sealing of the records will relieve you from registration.

To qualify, you must not have been convicted of another felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude since your conviction and your conviction was not for any of the crimes listed in Welfare and Institution Code section 707(b).

Once the record is sealed, the proceedings in your case shall be deemed never to have occurred and you can deny ever having had the conviction.

If you were convicted as a juvenile and honorably discharged by the Youth Authority Board, you may petition the court to set aside the verdict of guilty in your case and have the case dismissed. This will release you from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction, including, but not limited to, any disqualification for employment or occupational license.