Expungement Can Erase Your Criminal HistoryYou made a mistake many years ago and were convicted of a crime. Now, even though you learned your lesson, that mistake is imitating your career and housing opportunities. When you expunge a criminal record, you essentially erase your criminal record for most purposes. When a a potential employer or landlord orders a background check on you, it will come up clear. |
More and more often, criminal background checks are being required to apply for jobs, to rent an apartment, or even to volunteer in your community. If you have a criminal record, even a very old one, you may be turned away.
Did you know that if you were arrested or convicted of charges some time ago, you may be able to erase your criminal record — even erase your arrest record for most purposes? This process is called expungement.
While not every conviction can be expunged, we encourage you to find out if you are eligible for an expungement of your criminal record. If you are, your old mistakes need no longer haunt you. Your criminal history would no longer appear on background checks.
If you are interested in finding out if you are eligible for an expungement of your criminal record, contact our office by e-mail or call (856) 234-1616 to schedule a consultation. We offer a free consultation in most cases.
How Does Criminal Record Expungement Work?
Attorney Edward Vidal provides personalized and experienced help to people who are interested in having a criminal record expunged. To apply for an expungement, you must apply in person and have your case reviewed. Expungement requests are granted for the majority of people.
Expunged criminal records are available for many people, with certain restrictions and time frames. People with convictions for "disorderly persons offenses" are required to wait 5 years after the conviction to apply. People with felony convictions are required to wait 10 years after the conviction.
Convictions for first- and second-degree crimes are not eligible for expungement. For example, if you have an ongoing criminal record in other jurisdictions, your request for expungement could be denied.
Expungement is not a guarantee that no one will ever see your criminal record. Certain police and government agencies could still see your criminal history under certain circumstances.
At the Law Office of Edward P. Vidal, we can help you apply to have your criminal record erased. We can answer any questions you have about expungement and help you through the process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a lawyer.
