Often, yes. Nevada lets many people seal old arrests, dismissed cases, and convictions once enough time has passed and the case is fully closed. Whether you qualify depends on the charge, how the case ended, and what has happened since.
A sealed record is treated as if it never happened for most purposes. When an employer, landlord, or licensing board asks whether you were arrested or convicted, you can usually answer as though the sealed case did not occur. A few agencies can still see sealed records, so it is worth asking exactly who will be looking before you apply for a job or license.
What decides eligibility
- The type of case. Dismissed charges and acquittals are often the easiest to seal. Convictions are sealable too, but the waiting period grows with how serious the charge was. Some offenses can never be sealed.
- Time. The clock usually starts when your sentence, probation, or parole ends, not on the date of arrest.
- A clean stretch. A new arrest or conviction during the waiting period can reset the timing.
- Paperwork. You need complete records from every agency involved: the court, the arresting agency, and the state repository.
Why people get stuck
Most denials come from missing records or a petition sent to the wrong court. One old case can involve a city court, a justice court, and a district court. Every agency has to sign off, and one mistake can cost months.
How Frank helps
Frank reviews your history, tells you plainly whether you qualify now or when you will, and handles the records requests, petition, and court filings. If you are not eligible yet, you will know exactly when to come back.
Flat-fee, hourly, and retainer options are explained in writing before you hire Frank.
Next step: Call or text 702.702.BORN for a record review.