I have a criminal record in the UK. I was convicted approx 5 years ago for criminal damage, drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest. I was given a small fine in magistrates court.

I have otherwise a great record and have set up multiple companies employing approx 100 people here, including many awards and recognitions.

What are my chances of being able to move to the US?

I would need to review the court and police records to see if a waiver is required but based on what you are stating, even if a waiver were required, you would get one (although it's a 6+-month process to get a waiver).

Could you recommend an attorney in London I could speak to? I assumed I was a no go for a waiver.

Serious question: if you have setup multiple companies with 100 employees (per company or total?) then why move to USA? If you are UK-citizen then it would make more sense to stay in UK and continue your success, since you seem to be good at it!

The weather? Source: UK citizen wishing to move to the US.

There are countless of reasons why people want to move to the US. From getting married, to living in Los Angeles, to business opportunities...

That's total. I still have the American dream, don't think we are scratching the surface in terms of possibilities.

Bigger market. Venture capital.