Erase your Criminal Record

If you have a past criminal arrest or a conviction, you are likely to encounter many limitations and road blocks that can be holding you back from reaching your true potential and achieving your personal life goals. Having spent my career working with people that have had criminal issues in the past, I personally feel very strongly in second chances and redemption, and by filing for an expungement there is path for you to take back control of your life.

Common reasons for seeking an expungement

• Applying for a job- Looking to get into College Want to Join the Military
• Trying to buy a house or rent an apartment. Looking to apply for a loan.
• Want to get a gun permit Applying for a Professional License. Want to adopt a child.
• Tired of having your name ruined. Just Looking for a fresh start.

An Expungement will seal any previous arrest, charges and convictions. Once granted by a Judge, you will legally be able to answer “NO” to the following questions:

• Have you ever been arrested?
• Have you ever been charged with any crime?
• Have you ever been convicted of any crime?

Changes in New Jersey Law allows more people to qualify for an expungement

There have been some recent changes in New Jersey Expungement law that has reduced the period of time you must wait, and has also increased the number of past charges that can be removed from your record.  Even if in the past you were told you are not eligible to have something removed from your record, the laws may have changed to help your situation.

You can now expunge one indictable (felony) conviction and up to three disorderly or petty disorderly persons offenses as long as it has been at least 5 years (possible 4 years in some cases) since you finished your sentence for the most recent offense.

Under the new “Clean State Expungement” provision, multiple indicatable (felony) convictions can now be removed for the first time. This means that if it has been at least 10 years since your last offense you could be eligible to have your entire past criminal record expunged.

Under the new “Marijuana Expungement” statute,  expungements for most past convictions and arrests for marijuana offenses can now be filed immediately.

Crimes not eligible

Not every type of charge can be removed from your record. Things that typically cannot be expunged include murder, manslaughter, treason, kidnapping, rape, arson, perjury, aggravated criminal sexual contact and certain drug distribution matters.

Take action

In today’s world sometimes  it is very critical  to be able to put your past behind you and seek that “fresh start”. If you or someone you care about has any sort of past criminal record in New Jersey, I would encourage you to reach out to me directly to discuss if an expungement can be possible to erase your criminal record. I always offer a free consultation and I will review the facts of your case personally to decide if you can qualify for an expungement to help you get your life back on track. All you need to do to start is give me a call at 973 686-9787 or contact us online.