Youngstown Expungement Lawyers

Why Seek Expungement?

If you have a criminal conviction on your record, you may have the option of getting your conviction cleared and your file sealed from the public through the process of expungement. 

This offers a relief to individuals who suffer from the stigma and burden of a minor conviction on their record. Employers, landlords, lenders, and others will tend to refuse any application from someone with a criminal record, so it is imperative to seek ways to clean up past marks.

After an expungement, your conviction will not be visible to most employers and landlords during background checks. You can truthfully answer that you do not have a criminal record in most applications and interviews.

Not everyone qualifies for expungement, though. There are numerous stipulations that can make you eligible or ineligible, such as the level or number of criminal convictions on your record. Our Youngstown expungement attorneys from Hartwig Law, LLC can help you determine whether or not you qualify, handle all the paperwork if you are, and walk you through the necessary procedures.

Limitations of Expungement & How to Get Help

As beneficial as expungements may be, there are limitations to the system. Law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and some companies may be able to view your sealed record depending on the nature and extensiveness of their searches. If you commit another crime after expungement, then authorities may be able to use the sealed record against you when charging and sentencing you as well.

Figuring out if expungement is right for you is as easy as coming to Hartwig Law, LLC. You can learn more about the expungement process and your own eligibility when you contact our Youngstown record sealing lawyers and request an initial consultation.