You can expunge your criminal record even if state/federal jail time was served. An expunged record will also address parolee status in the eyes of employers obtaining a professional license or from getting a job to leasing an apartment (individual circumstance sensitive). Flat fee in all cases in this legal area.
San Jose Expungement Attorney
Never in modern times has the ability to check someone's background been so universal. Employers are constantly checking the backgrounds of new employees and often denying them employment due to blemishes on their permanent criminal record. However, there is a way to legally remove these past actions off of your record. This is known as expungement, giving you a clean slate to begin your life again.
The staff at the Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation has an exceptional track record when it comes to handling record clearances. In fact, the firm has never lost the petition for an expungement. This service is often invaluable to individuals who are eager to get a fresh start and have the crimes of their past expunged from their record.
The firm is committed to handling these types of cases as efficiently and effectively as possible. Mr. Green is an exceptionally skilled expungement attorney who is on a first name basis with all of the legal professionals in the Santa Clara County courthouse. He holds a favorable reputation throughout the legal and local communities.
Sealing a Criminal Record
Though the past convictions do not appear on your record for most parties that are interested in your background, they are visible to certain parties such as a district attorney. The convictions may still be used in court even though they were cleared from your record.
Contact a San Jose expungement attorney at the Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation today to learn more about how the firm may help you clear your criminal record. A free 30-minute initial consultation is available.
Here are some additional ways the Law Office of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation can clear your record and rehabilitate yourself prior to convictions or arrests. Please contact the law office for specific answers to your questions.
Juvenile
Yes, there is a way to get juvenile records dismissed or expunged:
If as a minor you were honorably discharged paperwork of this is usually sent to the individual at the time) by the California Youth Authority Board (CYA) then any crime can be petitioned to be dismissed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1772. The traditional requirement is that no time was served in local or state prison but completely within the CYA system (as a general rule). The Law Offices of Holden Green can prepare both petitions for you and represent your petition in court.
Finding of Factual Evidence
This petition can be presented to the court if after arrest the district attorney and or the judge dismissed the case in the interest of justice. Clients think that because a matter is dismissed the incident vanishes from the public record. That is incorrect. A petition must actually be made before the court and ordered cleared or expunged from the permanent file. Only a court order can do this. The process is one court appearance plus preparation.
Certificate of Rehabilitation
This motion is when a party has served a state prison term. This requires a two step process:
Step 1: petition to the court for a consideration of rehabilitation. Once the court approves the petition the court send the petition to the Governor's office for a pardon. Upon granting the pardon then an expungement of that violation(s) will be entered into the party's permanent record. It is similar to a 1203.4 record clearance (see above) but is a special privilege for those who have served a state prison term (meaning that they have been on parole) and due to exemplary behavior deserve a "fresh start".
A successful application requires a generous amount of written testimonials declaring that the applicant has truly changed their ways in a very positive manner and wish to move on with there lives and become a fully functioning member of society. There can be no new violations or convictions. Past means just that Past.
A period of at least five years is required before a petition has a chance of success. If there was a firearm or dangerous weapon that was not a strike committed then an additional year or two is suggested before attempting to achieve a certificate of rehabilitation. The pardon issued by the governor.
Sealing An Arrest Record Two Ways:
Be under 18 when arrested. Second even though one was arrested the DA dropped the charge with not conditions. IE matter was dropped without owing any restitution, no probation (even informal) nothing it was simply dismissed. The problem is that there is still a blemish of an arrest for a charge(s). You can seal the file from public view under these set of circumstances. This is not the same as a finding of factual innocence.
Filing fee for Record Clearance 1203.4 and Section 17 Reduction - most filing fees are under a $100.
Arrests
TWO SCENARIOS:
If the person has been arrested but charges never filed. Even after bail. In this case a person can file a petition to get the arrest sealed and destroyed. An arrest record can interfere with getting a job as it shows up in a persons background check. The details are actually described as if it was an actual conviction. The arrest actually stays on for ever. The law ofice can help get this problem taken care of by having the paperwork presented to the local police station for approval and if that doesn't work go to any judge and they will take care of it.
The other scenario is that after charges have been filed but the case droped or dismissed, then the same process can be pursued. The key is to wipe out all evidence of a rap sheet period.
Get yourself on the right track today. The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation can help you get there. Maximum service and effort is to be expected in very case. Contact the firm today to get started.
Law Offices of Holden W. Green
A Professional Corporation
1250 Oakmead Pkwy Ste 210
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: 408-451-8449
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The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation represent clients located throughout San Jose, California and all of the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Fremont, San Martin, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Santa Cruz County, and San Mateo County.
