Rights Restoration
in Alabama
From gun rights restoration through the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to criminal record expungement under Alabama Code § 15-27-1, our attorneys provide statewide representation for Alabamians seeking a second chance.
Alabama Legal Services
How We Help
Alabamians
Gun Rights Restoration
Alabama law requires a Full Pardon with Restoration of Civil and Political Rights from the Board of Pardons and Paroles to restore firearm rights. Expungement alone does not restore gun rights under Alabama Code § 15-27-15.
- Full Pardon from Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
- Retroactive First Offender petitions
- Federal gun rights restoration via DOJ
- Mayor Pardon for municipal court DV convictions
Criminal Record Expungement
Under Alabama Code § 15-27-1, eligible non-conviction records and certain misdemeanor or felony charges can be expunged. Once expunged, records no longer appear on background checks.
- Dismissed cases, acquittals & no-bill charges
- Misdemeanor charges resolved without conviction
- Felony charges dismissed (5-year wait if without prejudice)
- Non-violent felonies with completed diversion
Pardons & Clemency
A full pardon from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles can restore your civil and political rights, including firearm rights. We guide you through the entire application and investigation process.
- Full Pardon with no limitations
- Pardon with restoration of civil rights
- Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV)
- Statewide representation before the Board
Voting Rights Restoration
Alabama provides pathways to restore voting rights through the Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV) from the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or through a full pardon.
- CERV application assistance
- Pardon-based voting rights restoration
- Eligibility evaluation under current Alabama law
- Guidance on recent legislative changes
Alabama Code § 15-27-1
Expungement Eligibility
in Alabama
Non-Convictions
- Dismissed cases (with or without prejudice)
- No-bill charges (grand jury declined to indict)
- Acquittals (found not guilty at trial)
- Charges dropped as part of a plea deal
Misdemeanor Charges
- Cases dismissed after completing diversion programs
- Deferred prosecution agreements completed
- Non-violent misdemeanor charges meeting legal conditions
Felony Charges (Non-Conviction)
- Dismissed without/with prejudice
- No-bill indictment
- Acquittals (5-year wait if dismissed without prejudice)
Certain Felony Convictions
- Non-violent felony offenses with completed pretrial diversion
- Cases where deferred prosecution was successfully completed
Not Eligible for Expungement
Misdemeanor Waiting Period
2 years since dismissal with no pending charges
Felony Waiting Period
5 years for felonies dismissed without prejudice
Critical Information
Gun Rights &
Domestic Violence
in Alabama
Under both Alabama and federal law, anyone convicted of a qualifying Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence is generally prohibited for life from owning or possessing any firearm. Violations are punishable as a Class C Felony in Alabama, and federal violations carry up to 10 years imprisonment.
Many individuals may not realize their old "Harassment" or "Reckless Endangerment" conviction may legally qualify as a domestic violence crime if the accuser was in a "domestic relationship" to the defendant.
The Remedy
A Full Pardon with no limitations from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles removes the gun prohibition and restores rights under both Alabama and federal law. For municipal court DV convictions not appealed to Circuit Court, a Mayor Pardon is the proper remedy.
Alabama Gun Rights Process
Record Review
We obtain and analyze your complete criminal history to identify all firearm prohibition grounds.
Eligibility Assessment
We determine the proper legal remedy — pardon, expungement, or federal restoration.
Application Filing
We prepare and file your pardon application with all required supporting documentation.
Board Representation
We represent you before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles through the investigation and hearing process.
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Rights Restoration Today
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