Category Archives: Expungement

Clearing old convictions off your record - Orange County expungement lawyer

March 15, 2009

I know - especially now with the economy the way it is, being the best applicant for a job gives you the best chance.  How can you compete with a past criminal record?  What about having to disclose past convictions for things like rental applications?  How can you get prior convictions off your record?  It [...]

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Getting a prior conviction off your record

October 26, 2008

One of the most common questions asked is, “How do I get a prior conviction off my record?”
Especially today, I understand why that question is asked.  You made a mistake in the past and ended up with a criminal conviction.  But you’ve done your time, paid your debt to society and now need a second [...]

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What are the benefits to getting a conviction off my record?

October 6, 2008

By filing a formal motion with the court, you can seek to have a conviction taken off your record in a process known as expungement. The procedure depends on whether the conviction was for a misdemeanor or a felony, the punishment imposed and your age at the time of the conviction. By expunging your conviction, [...]

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Can I get a prior conviction taken off my record?

September 18, 2008

If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or most felonies and were granted probation, you may be eligible to have the conviction expunged or taken off your record. There are limitations on what expunging a conviction means and what crimes are eligible. If you were convicted of a felony and were sentenced to state prison, [...]

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