Unfortunately, your story is not uncommon. When this happens, you can use the judge's Order granting your petition and the two letters of...

Can I get expunged if still on probation

A probation means that there was a conviction and a conviction cannot be expunged (physicially destroyed) as this is only available to...

It will show up on a background check unless you get the record expunged. Because the statutory two-year wait period ended in 2018 (two years...

How does sealing and expunging a record work these days?

An Illinois sealed criminal record is not visible to the public except for felony convictions that require a fingerprint background check by...

What are my chances of jail time or a diversion program ? First offense and I am only 20 years old

In signing the agreement and stating above that you stole these, you've just incriminated yourself. Retain an experienced criminal defense...

Can I ask a county to expunge my misdemeanor if I’m currently on probation for a different county.

If CA is like Illinois, then no, you cannot petition the court to clear your record while you have a pending case. Once your current sentence ends,...

I'm currently pursuing medical school and taking pre-med classes and needed advice on my chances of expungement.

A criminal defense attorney experienced in clearing criminal records would be worth your money. Not only will the attorney be able to complete the...

Help?

Generally speaking, it would be best to make some kind of payment plan with the court so that this can be removed from your record. If TN is like...

If Connecticut is like Illinois, then criminal records remain public until the offender petitions the court to have the record either expunged or...

How you I close up my juvenile records if I went more than once?

If SC is like Illinois, you should go to the juvenile court clerk and ask for the procedure. There may be a legal aid clinic to help you prepare...