Denied Apartment Due Background

Summary

If you were denied an apartment due to a criminal background check, you can request a copy of your criminal record from the Virginia State Police. If your case was dismissed, it should not appear on your record. If it does, you may need to file for an expungement. Consult a local attorney or contact free legal aid services like the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society for assistance.

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I’m in Virginia… I had a allegedly theft charge in Baltimore Md and my case was dismissed so now I’m trying to get an apartment and I was denied because of criminal background but I need to know what’s on my background because I’ve never had legal issues before and I’m trying to see what can be done
Hello ****, you can request a copy of your criminal record from the Virginia State Police. If your case was dismissed, it should not appear. However, if it does, you may need to file for an expungement. This varies by state, so consider speaking to a local attorney.
Thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Just a reminder: it's advisable to consult with a local attorney who can guide you through the expungement process if necessary. Take care.
Ok
Great! If you need help finding a local attorney in Virginia, let us know. We're here to assist you. Have a good day, ****.
Yes I need help
Sure, ****. I recommend contacting the Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. They can connect you with a local attorney. Their phone number is (*) *-*.
Is there. A free service
Hello ****, yes, there are free legal aid services in Virginia. You might try reaching out to the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. They provide free legal services to low-income individuals. Their phone number is (*) *-*.