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Recent Posts in Expungement Category

  • New Expungement Law in Ohio Now in Effect

    Ohio’s new expungement law became effective as of April 12, 2021. The legislation expands the Ohio Record Sealing Law so that not only are more people and more convictions eligible for expungement, but also offers a faster record sealing process for several types of offenses. Under Section 2953.31 (A)(1)(a), anyone who is convicted of a fourth-degree felony , fifth-degree felony , or misdemeanor ...
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  • How to Get Your Record Sealed and Expunged

    We Can Seal the Deal Everybody makes mistakes, some more than others, with each carrying a varied degree of severity. In terms of a permanent record, the justice system treats people who were evicted for not paying rent the same as those who committed serious felony crimes. Whether you’re a first-time or repeat offender, your criminal conviction and eviction record could permanently impact your ...
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  • Ohio's New Expungement & Sealing of Record Rules

    Ohio has always had a complicated relationship with expungements and criminal record sealing. There are lawyers practicing today that still remember when expungement was first allowed in Ohio – the rulings are that recent. The state has long been wary of allowing criminal expungements, and for many years an individual was only allowed to expunge one conviction. It was not until October 29, 2018, ...
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  • Can an Expungement Be Denied?

    When seeking an expungement—or to seal your criminal records—one of the most important steps you must take is hiring a lawyer. Some people like to think they can go at it alone to save money, but they don’t always expect their request to be denied. In some cases, expungement may be denied and the decision is often based on a number of different factors. Before you try going through the legal ...
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  • Why Is Expungement Important?

    In the world of criminal defense, most legal actions focus on the guilt or innocence of an accused individual. Little is known about other aspects and the only thing people consider is hiring a lawyer to help them beat a conviction. While that is the most important part, not many people focus on what happens after a case, especially when they are convicted. Because of the affects a conviction can ...
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  • Who Qualifies for Expungement?

    Note: This blog has been updated to reflect new expungement law enacted on October 29, 2018. Have you heard of an expungement? Do you know what it can do for you or someone you love after a conviction? Sadly, not many people understand what an expungement is or that it even exists. For those who do know of it, though, they must also be aware of eligibility requirements. While the idea of ...
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  • A Comprehensive Guide to Judicial Release and Expungement

    When it comes to facing criminal charges, it’s easy for anybody to fear the outcome and what’s to expect in the future. After all, the thought of long prison sentences and a permanent criminal record is enough to make anyone uneasy. Fortunately, laws in Ohio allow individuals to have a bit of peace of mind, even after they’ve been convicted of a crime. Ohio allows individuals to seek early ...
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