Expungement of Criminal Records in Portland

The Expungement Process

If you are granted an expungement, the official records of your arrest or conviction are sealed. This includes court records, jail or prison records, parole or probation records, and police records, including their investigation files. You may then legally state that you have not been arrested or convicted of a crime. This is incredibly valuable when seeking employment or on rental applications, as many employers and landlords consider this factor in making their decision regarding whether to accept you.

There are very specific guidelines as to who is eligible for expungement and in what circumstances, also affected by the crime involved. Minimum time periods are specified by law regarding how long a period must pass before someone is eligible. Additionally, certain crimes may not qualify for expungement at any time. Your Portland criminal defense lawyer can advise you as to your eligibility and what the expungement process will involve. There are slightly different regulations regarding expungements for juveniles but again, you attorney can guide you regarding these.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland

When you wish to have your records expunged and start anew with a clean slate, Donald Molnar can help. Our firm will review your case to confirm eligibility and take care of all the required paperwork. We will use our legal expertise to ensure all the required qualifications are made clear regarding you completing all court-ordered activities stemming from your conviction. In certain circumstances, the process also requires a hearing, in which case we can represent you and deliver a convincing case to the court. If you've petitioned for expungement and been unsuccessful, we can assist with the appeals process. Within our firm there is significant appellate experience.

If you wish to have your criminal record expunged, contact a Portland criminal defense attorney for help.