People convicted of many types of criminal offenses can sometimes petition the court to have the record of that conviction expunged. Expungement is critical to people seeking certain types of jobs, applying for admission to professional education programs or hoping to secure professional licenses. Expungement will help reduce the possibility that a conviction will appear during a routine background check.
Seek advice on eligibility for expungement
The Newark, New Jersey law firm of James S. Friedman, LLC handles expungements for clients who have been convicted of a criminal offense, including an indictable offense, a non-indictable offense, a disorderly persons offense, or even a petty disorderly persons offense. Attorney Friedman is fully familiar with the rules and eligibility requirements for expungements, and frequently works with clients seeking the benefits of this procedure.
Ten-year waiting period for criminal expungement
Those convicted of crimes in New Jersey are eligible for an expungement after a certain amount of time has elapsed. In the New Jersey courts, individuals are required to wait 10 years from the date of conviction or completion of sentence if petitioning for the expungement of certain offenses, and five years for other offenses. Certain crimes are not eligible for expungement.
Seek knowledgeable advice about expungement
The eligibility requirements for an expungement can vary depending on the nature of the offense and the court that heard the case. It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced criminal defense attorney who thoroughly understands this procedure to determine whether you are eligible for expungement. The law has a number of exceptions and qualifications not detailed here. Mr. Friedman will advise you about your chance of success and prepare and file the petition and other required paperwork.
To discuss expunging your New Jersey arrest or conviction record, contact Mr. Friedman at 866-484-1906 (toll free) to schedule a consultation.
