Michael A. Risley, Attorney & Counselor at Law is a highly specialized Oklahoma expungement and pardon law practice, widely recognized as the state’s leading firm in this niche. With over a decade of experience and a remarkable 99.9% success rate, the firm handles approximately half of all expungement and pardon cases filed in Oklahoma, far surpassing any competitor in both volume and expertise.
Michael A. Risley himself authored key amendments to Oklahoma’s expungement laws in 2014 and 2016, and the firm regularly handles major appellate cases that shape state precedent. They serve individuals seeking to clear their criminal records, restore rights, and overcome barriers to employment, housing, firearm ownership, and military service. The firm operates on a flat-fee basis with clear timelines and offers to match any written competitor pricing, emphasizing transparency and client satisfaction.
Services Offered
- Criminal Record Expungements
- Governor’s Pardons for State Convictions
- Presidential Pardons for Federal Convictions
- Protective Order (VPO) Expungements
- Juvenile & Youthful Offender Expungements
- OSCN & ODCR Record Removal
- Probation Modifications and Early Termination
- Sex Offender Deregistration
- Internet Record Removals
- FBI/NICS Gun Purchase Denial Appeals
- Removal from Sex Offender Registry
- Felony & Misdemeanor Expungements
The firm primarily serves clients throughout Oklahoma and handles federal cases nationwide. With a focus on privacy and record-clearing, they have successfully expunged thousands of offenses—ranging from minor infractions to serious charges like trafficking and murder acquittals—helping clients move forward with restored reputations and opportunities.
