Expungement
An old arrest shouldn't keep costing you jobs
An arrest that never became a charge, a dismissed case, or a conviction you finished paying for long ago can still turn up on a background check. Many of them can be expunged.
Eligibility depends on the charge, how the case ended and how long ago, and each state draws its own lines. I pull your record, tell you plainly which entries can be cleared and which can't, and then file, serve and follow every one of them until the order is signed.
How it works
From a background check to a signed order
Most expungements take a few months. Here's what happens in that time.
- 01
Order the full record
I get your full criminal history, not just what a job's background check showed, so nothing is missed.
- 02
Sort what can be cleared
Each entry, with a plain yes, no, or not yet, and the date a not-yet becomes a yes.
- 03
File and serve
The motion, the fees and the notices to every agency that holds a copy of the record.
- 04
Follow it to the end
When the order is signed, I check that the agencies have acted, and send you a copy for your files.
What people ask about clearing a record
Will an expunged record still show up?
To most private employers and landlords, no. Some agencies and licensing boards can still see it, and I'll tell you which ones apply to you.
I was arrested but never charged. Do I still have a record?
Usually, yes. The arrest itself is recorded, and it's often the easiest kind of entry to clear.
How long does it take?
Most take a few months from filing to a signed order. Agencies can take a few more weeks to update their copies.
What if I still owe fines?
Unpaid fines can hold up an expungement. We'll find out what's owed, and sort that out first.
Send me what the background check said
A screenshot of the report is enough to start. Call or text, and I'll tell you what can come off.