> For context, two years ago I was part of an animal rights group that would investigate factory farms and rescue sick, injured animals from them. We didn't ne

> For context, two years ago I was part of an animal rights group that would investigate factory farms and rescue sick, injured animals from them. We didn't need the context. Also, how about owning up to what you did rather than virtue signaling? In your bizarre little bubble, you may be a "hero", but to the rest of the world, all you are is ... > and I was indicted on felony burglary ... a thief. > Any advice or lawyer recommendations would be appreciated. I wouldn't bring it up if you want the job. Nowadays, many companies ( especially in silicon valley ) are hypersensitive to "activist" workers precisely because of people like you. Would you hire yourself if you were a FAANG? Take on the unnecessary liability? It makes no sense to volunteer information which can only harm your chances. So keep it to yourself and hope for the best. Also, if you get the job, I wouldn't bring up your criminal record ever to co-workers, boss and especially HR. People like you are exactly the type that HR was created to remove. Also, you can get FBI history check for a few bucks yourself ( via the fbi website ) or pay private companies to expedite the process. So you can check what your employers would see if that helps.