We also handle post conviction matters including probation and parole hearings and petitions to clear a record for employment, immigration, child custody, personal, and/or licensing purposes.

A correctly filed and argued petition can lead to:

• the withdrawal of a plea and dismissal of the case;
• reduction from felony to misdemeanor;
• having an arrest deemed a detention only;
• destruction of arrest records;
• a court's finding of factual innocence;
• sealing and destruction of juvenile records; and
• obtaining a governmental pardon and Certificate of Rehabilitation
• Among other things, these options are useful to increase chances of employment, to increase chances of immigration and naturalization, and for clearing a record for licensing purposes.

Expungement is one method of seeking relief from civil consequences of criminal records and convictions. Usually expungement is sought as a successful way of being relieved of the duty to admit a conviction on employment applications. Employers, except for a limited number of entities, do not ask job applicants about arrests or detentions that did not result in conviction; convictions for which the record has been ordered sealed or expunged; misdemeanor convictions that were dismissed by expungement; or information concerning a referral to, and participation in, any pretrial or post-trial diversion program.

Our attorneys can help you find out more about which options would be best for your particular needs.