Essex County Expungement Lawyer

Highly Experienced Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in Newark, NJ Handles Expungement Cases in East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, and Throughout Essex County

In New Jersey, there are many different types of criminal offenses, convictions, arrests, and other violations that can be removed or expunged from a person’s record. The expungement process – while complex – can be used to clear your record so that background checks on you come up clean. To learn more about the process, how it works, who is eligible, and how we can help you file for an expungement, contact the highly-rated Essex County expungement lawyer at Gelman Law Expungements today.

Expungeable Crimes Our Essex County Expungement Lawyer Can Help You Clear From Your Record

Common offenses that clients in Newark seek to have expunged from their records include drug crimes, underage drinking, shoplifting, theft, assault, and charges related to weapons possession. While many serious crimes such as murder and sexual assault cannot be expunged, there are many cases in which serious charges and/or offenses such as death by auto, being arrested but not convicted of a crime, actions performed in self-defense, and certain types of fraud can be expunged from your record.

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It is important to note that you must ensure that your expungement application is filled and filed properly because a failure to do so – if, for example, you miss out on mentioning old charges from years or decades ago that you had forgotten about – can harm your application. Furthermore, the law is very detailed and complex, as is the expungement process itself, and many timeline, evidentiary, and jurisdiction rules apply to expungement cases. It can be difficult for the average person to bring themselves up to speed quickly enough to be able to confidently fill out, submit, and follow through with an expungement application themselves, so it is best to contact our criminal record expungement lawyer in Newark, NJ for assistance with your case.

Common Errors and Pitfalls Our Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in Newark, NJ Can Help You Avoid

Our Essex County expungement lawyer has years of experience handling expungement cases of all kinds. Some of the more common filing and procedural errors that are seen in expungement cases that can irreparably harm your petition include:

• A failure to inform your lawyer of any out-of-state arrests you may have since they will be considered by the judge who is overseeing your New Jersey expungement application;
• A failure to inform your attorney of town/municipal violations you may have had in the past, such as noise violations, improper pet licenses, etc., which may seem like minor or irrelevant offenses but must be included on your petition;
• Not familiarizing yourself with the applicable deadlines and timeframes that determine when you can seek an expungement for your offenses. These timelines can be found in NJ Rev Stat § 2C:52-2 (2017);
• Not being aware of the offenses that cannot be expunged from your record, which include, amongst others, criminal homicide (except death by auto in specific cases), kidnapping, luring or enticing, sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, child endangerment, arson, and other serious crimes.

The most effective way to maximize your chances of having your criminal record cleared is to:

• Understand the crimes that can be expunged;
• Follow the timelines for filing a petition for expungement;
• Know when, where, and to whom your petitions and paperwork must be submitted;
• Gather proof and documentation to support your request for an expungement;
• Speak with an experienced criminal record expungement lawyer in Newark, NJ at Gelman Law Expungements for legal assistance with every step of your application.

Our Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in Newark, NJ is Just a Call Away

Our skilled and knowledgeable criminal record expungement lawyer in Newark, NJ has years of experience handling complex expungement cases in Newark, Essex County, and throughout New Jersey. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you clear your record so that you can start your life with a clean slate. There is no reason you should face avoidable difficulties in finding work, securing loans, pursuing further education, renting an apartment, adopting a child, or enjoying any number of other legal and civil liberties because you have prior convictions or a criminal record. We are here to help and will do everything we can to have your expungeable offenses cleared and your criminal record wiped clean so call us today for assistance with your expungement application.

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