Expungement Lawyers

Our team has helped thousands of people seal and expunge their records. Call 513-999-5297 today for a free consultation.

We have experience sealing records throughout southwest Ohio including Cincinnati, Oxford, Hamilton, Butler, and Clermont Counties. Every court handles expungement/sealing of records differently and we have the ability to navigate the process for you. During your free consultation we will gather the information needed to file the expungement/sealing, and file it within the week. We will attend the hearing and many times we can waive your apperance at the hearing so you do not have to attend.

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What is the difference between Expungement and Sealing?

In Ohio, the terms expungement and sealing of criminal record are often used interchangeably.  The general outcome is the same: the general public cannot access your criminal record and you can say “No” if you are asked if you have a criminal conviction.

What exactly is an Expungement? 

An expungement is the legal process that erases a criminal conviction from state or federal record. This means all evidence of the criminal conviction is destroyed electronically and physically. Each state has different rules about what criminal offenses are eligible for expungement, the expungement application process and the process of removing a criminal conviction from an individual’s record. Each state’s rules are outlined in the state’s statute. 

Some states will not allow an expungement of a criminal conviction, but will allow a criminal conviction to be sealed. A criminal conviction that is sealed is not erased from all records like an expungement, the criminal conviction will still exist. However, the criminal conviction is removed from all public records and therefore is not discoverable by the public, including most employers.  In Ohio, criminal convictions can be sealed, but not expunged. The terms expungement and sealing are used interchangeably in Ohio. This means an “expunged” criminal conviction means the same thing as a “sealed” criminal conviction.

What can I get expunged?

• Most Misdemeanors

• Many Felonies

• Dismissals

• Juvenile cases

What if I have more than one conviction on my record?

Due to recent changes in the law it is possible to expunge unlimited misdemeanors and low level felonies depending on whether you meet certain criteria. You are always able to expunge unlimited dismissals and minor misdemeanors such as pot tickets.

Why Should I Get My Record Expunged?

Obtain Employment
Obtain Student Loans and Grants
Obtain Housing
Obtain Credit
Obtain a Clean Background Check
Coach Youth Sports
And most important, you can say you’ve never been convicted of a crime!

How Do I Expunge My Criminal Record?

During your free consultation we will determine if you are eligible. If you are eligible we will quote you a flat fee and begin the process of getting the application filed. We typically can file the application to seal your record within a week, usually the next day. After your application is filed there is typically a hearing in front of judge. Depending on the court you may not have to attend that court date.

What Happens at the Hearing?

1. The judge will determine whether you are eligible.  Typically we will not file an expungement unless we determine you are eligible. 

2. The judge must determine whether there are pending criminal proceedings against you. 

3. The judge will consider arguments from both your attorneys and the prosecutor on whether you have been rehabilitated to the court’s satisfaction. and whether your interest in having the record sealed is greater than the prosecutor’s interests in maintaining the records. 

What Happens After My Record Is Sealed?

After your record is sealed, notice of the entry granting the sealing is sent out all relevant Agencies, including, but not limited to the FBI and BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation). This notifies law enforcement that your record was sealed. Most employers, landlords, and educational institutions cannot access sealed records. Your local court website will no longer show your sealed criminal charges.

After your record is sealed, If asked if you have ever been charged or convicted of a crime on an employment application, school application or by anyone else you can now legally say “No I have not”

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