How Do You Erase A Criminal History?
You can take two legal avenues to erase your criminal history. You can have your criminal record sealed or expunged. Every state varies on their procedures and regulations in sealing or expunging criminal records. Only the court where you were convicted of a crime has jurisdiction over this matter. A federal record can never be sealed or expunged, even if a presidential pardon is given. Every jurisdiction has different laws in determining who is eligible for an expunged or sealed record. The first step to erasing your criminal history would be to contact the American Bar Association and find an attorney experienced in expunging or sealing criminal records. The lawyer also needs to be located in the jurisdiction where you were convicted of a crime. Go to the court where you were convicted of a crime and petition to either have your record sealed or expunged. Go to court on the date that’s been scheduled. You will have your case heard by a judge, once the appropriate paperwork has been s
