Q: Is there a way I can get a judgement or eviction sealed on my rental/ credit history?
Or is there a way I can fight a judgment or eviction after the court date, judgment, and etc?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- Virginia
- (800) 995-5108
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
Under some circumstances, a defendant may be able to successfully motion the Court to re-open a case. For example, if a Court issued a default judgement, and the defendant was unable to attend through no fault of his/her own. Also, keep in mind that every matter in a Virginia General District Court can be appealed to the Circuit Court as long as the appeal is noted and perfected within 10 days of trial. That means, that a "Notice of appeal" must be filed within 10 days of judgement. The clerk will provide information about the amount that must be paid to "perfect" the appeal.
As for expungement of unlawful detainers--yes! A relatively new law in Virginia allows defendants to expunge an Unlawful Detainer matter that was either dismissed or nonsuit. It's a straightforward matter to expunge these records.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
