Yes I was ordered removed by an immigration judge for overstayed. Never had a criminal record. I have read a lot about having to complete I212 even if the 10 years have passed. Now I am confused. Some attorneys said that it is not needed if the 10 years have passed.

The I-212 is not needed if the bar from admission has passed. The whole purpose of the I-212 is to waive the bar. If you overstayed while you were in the US, you might need another waiver--one for unlawful presence under 212(a)(9)(B).