What is the difference between having my criminal record Expunged and having it Sealed?
This question is answered in detail in our definitions of Expungement and Seal. Your ability to have your criminal record Expunged or Sealed is based on the laws of the state you live in. Both Expungement and a Seal will remove your criminal record from public view. However, if your record is Sealed and not Expunged, it may still be visible to law enforcement such as a district attorney, state’s attorney, or attorney general to use against you in sentencing if you commit a similar offense.
