I Want My Criminal Record Cleared (Expungement)

Is your criminal record affecting your:

• Employment?
• Professional License Status?
• Ability To Obtain A Professional License?
• Citizenship Status?
• Right To Purchase And Possess Firearms?
• Child Custody Rights?
• College Applications?
• Credibility?

A criminal record can adversely affect your life. It may affect your current or future employment, voting rights, your ability to serve on a jury, professional license status or your ability to obtain most professional licenses, your right to purchase and possess firearms, possible child custody rights, military service, right to hold public office, credibility as a witness in court, college applications and your social status.

An Expungement is a legal process of clearing your criminal conviction off of your criminal record. In most instances, it clears your record, reestablishes most of your rights, and in the eyes of the law, ensures that any prior conviction is treated as if it never existed.

If eligible, this office can obtain and review your files, evaluate your eligibility and attempt to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor (if necessary), and then clear your record entirely. All expungements processed through this office, include a criminal record check (when applicable) and advisement of rights, obligations, and the nature and consequences of the expungement.

We can assist in attempting the following:

• Expunge a felony
• Expunge a misdemeanor
• Seal a criminal record for arrests
• Reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor
• Get a prior strike case dismissed.
• Juvenile records.

Please note: There are certain requirements that must be met and not all convictions are eligible for an expungement. Even if an expungement is granted and the record is cleared, there are certain exceptions and legal ramifications. (For example, some state licensing will not recognize an expungement). Some priors may be used in later cases as prior conviction enhancements even if expunged. Some other exceptions apply. Be sure to contact The Karpel Law Group for additional and specific issues that may apply to your case.

If you want your record cleared and need an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney to help, contact us or call us toll free at 1-800-977-1529 for more information or to schedule a FREE consultation.

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