What is involved in the expungement process?
Generally, we start by gathering the necessary records by checking your New Jersey criminal record with the New Jersey State Police – State Bureau of Identification (SBI) and/or with the Court(s)/Agencies involved in your case. Once we know exactly what your record states, we review the report so that you can learn exactly what can be expunged. (Often, this can be an area where research and investigation are needed to sort out incorrect/inaccurate Court records.) When your record research is complete, a Petition for Expungement is prepared on your behalf. Once prepared, you will review a copy of the Petition to ensure the information is correct and you will then sign a Court document called a Verification in which you make certain statements about the paperwork you are submitting. Your signature on this Verification must be notarized and then the attorney signs it and sends it to the Court. Usually, the hearing is set for some date within a month or two of the filing and notice of the
