Jul 29, 2025, What does your FBI file look like if you were arrested but not convicted?

Many people are surprised that arrests without convictions can still appear on background checks. This video walks viewers through what may show on an FBI Identity History Summary after an arrest but no conviction, and why those records can still affect employment, housing, and licensing.

It also outlines Washington pathways for cleaning up arrest records and how those steps relate to federal and state repositories. The takeaway: even without a conviction, there are proactive measures clients can take to reduce collateral consequences.