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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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Oct
2018
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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Jul
2018
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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8
Jun
2018
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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May
2018
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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May
2018
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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