Somerset County Expungement Lawyer

Licensed Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in Franklin Township, NJ Helps Clear Criminal Records in Bridgewater Township, Hillsborough Township, Bernards Township, and Throughout Somerset County

Expungement is the legal process of destroying or sealing criminal records. In New Jersey, the expungement process is governed by the New Jersey Expungement Statute N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 to -32. Having a criminal record can make it difficult to find employment and housing or enjoy or pursue many other opportunities that those without criminal records do very easily. With an expungement, you can also remove the stigma associated with a criminal record and legally answer “no” to questions that ask if you were ever arrested, convicted of a crime, or involved in legal or criminal proceedings of other kinds. To learn more about the process, what to do before applying, and how to maximize your chances of having your expungement petition granted so that you receive an official Order of Expungement, contact the skilled Somerset County expungement lawyer at Gelman Law Expungements today.

Why You Need a Professional Somerset County Expungement Lawyer to Handle Your Criminal Record Case

A seasoned criminal record expungement lawyer in Franklin Township, NJ can help you enjoy the benefits of a clean record, and this is what we strive to do for all of our clients. At Gelman Law Expungements, our trained Somerset County expungement lawyers have the skills, courtroom expertise, dedication, and legal knowledge that can help you prepare an airtight expungement application and follow up with the courts and law enforcement agencies until your expungement – if you are eligible for it – is granted.

A quick review of New Jersey’s expungement laws outlined in Title 2 of the New Jersey Criminal Code shows that the process is anything but straightforward. Not all crimes are expungeable; many misdemeanors, petty offenses, and municipal ordinance violations are expungeable, and most felonies are not, but in some cases, you can have a felony expunged, and if you have multiple misdemeanors on record, you may be ineligible for an expungement.

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Furthermore, every case has its own timelines and evidentiary requirements before you can file for your criminal record to be wiped. For example, charges that are dismissed can be wiped immediately, but you must apply for an expungement, otherwise even dismissed charges and acquittals will stay on your record. Other charges require between six months and six years after the completion of jail time and/or probation, the payment of any fines, and the completion of other applicable sentences such as diversionary programs before you can apply to have your record expunged. There are also Clean Slate laws that allow you to expunge certain crimes if you have had a clean record for 10 years.

Even once you have completed all the required sentences, you must submit your expungement petition to the court, receive a notice of hearing, and provide that notice to up to a dozen or so New Jersey agencies, such as the Attorney General, State Police, detention/incarceration centers you served time in, and family offices that may be involved in your case. If you fail to report any crimes, inadvertently miss any charges in your petition, or file with incorrect evidence or arguments, your application may be denied.

For assistance with the entire process, you can rely on our experienced criminal record expungement lawyer in Franklin Township, NJ, so call us today so that we can initiate the expungement process on your behalf.

Filing for an Expungement for Eligible Crimes with a Somerset County Expungement Lawyer

As mentioned above, not all crimes can be expunged from your record. Serious crimes such as kidnapping, arson, murder, and DWIs and DUIs (since they are traffic violations) cannot be expunged from your record. However, many other types of crime and illegal activity as outlined below can be expunged from your New Jersey criminal record.

• Arrests that do not result in a criminal conviction. No waiting period before you can apply for an expungement.
• Breaking municipal ordinances. Two years from when you enter a guilty plea before you can file for an expungement.
• Diversionary programs, pre-trial interventions, conditional discharges, and conditional dismissals. You can apply for an expungement for crimes for which you undergo these alternative sentences six months after you complete the relevant program.
• Disorderly person offenses/misdemeanors. You can file for an expungement three years after the completion of all applicable sentences.
• Indictable offenses (felonies). Some felonies can be expunged, but you will have to wait for at least 5-6 years if you have a good cause; if not, you will have to wait for 10 years before seeking an expungement.

Do not leave anything to chance, and do not live with a criminal record longer than you need to. Contact our criminal record expungement lawyer in Franklin County, NJ today for help with expunging your record in Somerset County.

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