Early Pathway Expungement Lawyer in Cherry Hill Helps Clients Get a Second Chance in Camden County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, and Throughout NJ
New Jersey allows individuals with a criminal record to have their records removed from public access through a process known as expungement. This allows you to get a second chance. You will be able to access opportunities that you may not have had access to because of your criminal record. Ordinarily, you would have to wait at least 5 years to begin the process of getting your criminal records expunged. However, with the help of an experienced New Jersey early pathway expungement attorney, you don't have to wait that long.
At Gelman Law Expungements, we have helped numerous clients apply for and successfully obtain early expungements. We have extensive experience in representing clients seeking early expungement. Contact us now to schedule a free initial consultation with an early pathway expungement lawyer in Cherry Hill, NJ. We will review your case and devise the best strategy with an effective argument to secure early expungement on your behalf.
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What is Early Pathway Expungement?
An expungement offers you the opportunity to have your criminal record erased. Typically, you would have to wait for five years or more depending on the severity of your crime to begin the process of getting your criminal record expunged. However, New Jersey law also allows for what is known as an early expungement. Early expungement allows a person to have an isolated part or all of their record expunged in less time. You will only have to wait five years for a felony or three years of a disorderly person’s offense.
Early pathway expungements and regular expungements are different. In a regular expungement, you only need to meet the criteria for expungement in order to get your criminal record erased. However, for an early pathway expungement, you must prove to the court that granting you an early expungement is in the public interest. You must show that there is a compelling reason to grant an early expungement. The burden of proof, therefore, lies on the petitioner. You must provide evidence to support your request.
Unlike with a regular expungement where the defendant is presumptively entitled to an expungement, with an early expungement, the judge is free to deny your request if you are not able to provide enough evidence to prove that you deserve early expungement.
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Eligibility for Early Expungement
You may qualify for early expungement if you meet the criteria below:
- At least three years for a disorderly person's offense or five years for a felony have passed from the date of your conviction, completion of your sentence, parole, probation, or payment of your fine.
- You must not have been convicted of a disorderly person’s offense or crime since the conviction
- You must be able to demonstrate that granting the expungement is in the public interest.
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What is ‘In the Public Interest’?
In order to have an early pathway expungement granted, you must show that your expungement is in the public interest. To show this, you must provide evidence that your behavior and accomplishments are likely to limit the chances of committing a similar offense in the future. For example, you can provide evidence of:
- Education e.g. having obtained or completed a degree
- Job training
- Involvement in the community
- Participation in sports
It is important that you meet all existing legal obligations such as child support and avoid traffic violations. You should also avoid individuals that are engaged in criminal behavior.
The requirements for obtaining an early pathway expungement are more stringent than with a regular expungement. It helps to work with an experienced New Jersey early pathway expungement attorney. At Gelman Law Expungements, we have the resources, skills, and knowledge to help you secure your early expungement.
Contact Gelman Law Expungements to Consult with an Experienced New Jersey Early Pathway Expungement Attorney
Are you seeking an early expungement? If you believe you have a compelling reason for an early expungement in New Jersey, you should contact Gelman Law Expungements. Schedule a free consultation with an experienced early pathway expungement lawyer in Cherry Hill, NJ, and learn about the early expungement process and whether you are eligible.
Work with an experienced New Jersey early pathway expungement attorney and improve your chances of successfully having your records expunged. We’ve helped numerous people in different situations get their lives back on track. Let us put our experience, skills, and knowledge to defend our rights and help you get that second chance.