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This workshop is built for people with felony convictions who want a clear, lawful path to restoring their rights in Virginia. We break the process into the correct order: civil rights restoration first, then—when eligible—a circuit court petition for firearm rights restoration.

This is not a motivational talk. It’s a structured, paperwork-focused workshop designed to reduce confusion, prevent missed steps, and help you move forward with confidence.

What you’ll learn 

• The difference between civil rights restoration and firearm rights restoration

• What the Governor’s restoration process is, what it covers, and what it does not cover

• How to confirm you are in the right “stage” of the process so you don’t waste time

• How circuit court petitions typically work in Virginia (filing flow, possible hearings, and common requirements)

• How to build a clean document set that courts and agencies can actually review without delays

What you’ll leave with

• A step-by-step roadmap showing the full Virginia pathway from start to finish

• A printed checklist of the documents most people need to gather before filing

• A simple organizer plan for keeping paperwork clean, labeled, and complete

• A timeline planner so you can track your next actions and deadlines

• A resource list of official Virginia sources and local court contacts