Legal Advice on Background Check

In Washington State, deletion of non-conviction data makes it possible to delete the criminal records of a person who was arrested for but not convicted of a crime. Government and background-check... more

Our law office helps clients with expungements all the time. In Oregon, a person who has been arrested or convicted of a crime can often get the arrest or conviction removed. Expungement in Oregon is... more

Many employers use some sort of criminal background check or screening before hiring new employees. On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidelines... more

What is on your criminal history and how do you get a copy of your own to review?

Gary Messier was hired by a technology consulting agency to work as a temporary programmer for defendant Thrivent. During the court of his employment with Thrivent, Messier missed work one day which... more

What's a deferred judgment in Michigan? How do I qualify? Do I need a criminal defense lawyer? If you're found guilty or plead guilty to a crime in Michigan, you should ask your attorney about the... more

Ten Important Guidelines On Completing Board Applications And Renewals When you are applying for a license (or renewing one) from any state agency or any employer that is required to report to state... more

By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Pardons on Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Federal pardon process applies only the federal convictions, convictions in the District of Columbia Superior... more

Very often I am contacted by folks who are looking for a fresh start and want to get their name changed. Of course, there are some barriers and hoops to jump through. However, with careful planning... more

In Colorado only certain criminal cases under very specific circumstances may be sealed. Unfortunately, this process does not happen overnight. It can be helpful to do your "homework" in advance in... more