A criminal record can limit job opportunities, housing, and other aspects of life. Learn how sealing or expunging your record can give you a fresh start.
1. What’s the Difference Between Sealing and Expungement?
While both can help clear your record, they are different legal processes:
- 📑 **Expungement** – The record is permanently erased, as if the crime never happened.
- 🔒 **Sealing** – The record is hidden from public view but may still be accessible to certain agencies.
2. Who Qualifies for Expungement or Sealing?
Eligibility varies by state, but you may qualify if:
- ⚖ **Your charges were dismissed or you were acquitted.**
- ✅ **You completed probation or a diversion program.**
- 📑 **A certain number of years have passed since your conviction.**
3. Crimes That May Be Eligible
Not all crimes can be expunged, but these often qualify:
- 🚗 **DUI/DWI (in some cases).**
- 💊 **Drug possession (first-time offenders).**
- 🛍 **Theft & shoplifting.**
- ⚖ **Juvenile offenses.**
4. Steps to Expunge or Seal Your Record
Each state has its own process, but it typically involves:
- 📑 **Filing a petition with the court.**
- 🏛 **Attending a hearing (if required).**
- ✅ **Receiving confirmation of record sealing or expungement.**
5. How a Criminal Record Attorney Can Help
A lawyer can:
- ✔ Determine if you qualify for expungement.
- ✔ Handle all paperwork and court filings.
- ✔ Represent you in hearings to increase approval chances.
🔹 Meet our expert expungement attorneys: Alan Tavelman, Gina Tennen, Jacqueline Bretell.
6. Take the First Step – Contact Us Today
Don’t let a past mistake hold you back. Contact us for a **free consultation** to see if you qualify for record sealing or expungement.
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