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The Advantages of Expungement in California and the Benefits of Hiring An Attorney
To amend past mistakes, having an infraction, felony or misdemeanor conviction expunged from one’s criminal record is the easiest way to obtain a fresh start. In California, under Penal Code 1203.4, expungement is the legal avenue to dismiss a conviction. While your criminal record will remain extant in your Department of Justice file, it will be updated to reflect that your conviction has been dismissed. Once your documents are amended, you can honestly and lawfully say “no” when asked about your criminal history on most job applications or all rental applications.
BENEFITS OF EXPUNGEMENT
A previous error does not define the law-abiding individual you are presently. Here are some crucial sections of your life in which an Expungement will prove beneficial:
Employment: The majority of present-day employers carry out criminal checks as part of their hiring policies. An expunged conviction will not appear in the majority of background checks, increasing your job prospects. However, three exceptions require you to disclose your conviction and expungement: (1) when applying for a state license; (2) when contracting with the Lottery Commission in California, and (3) when running for a California public office.
Credit Rating: An expungement will improve your credit worthiness since the conviction will be eliminated from your credit reports. This will improve the probability of obtaining financial loans and rental applications.
Student Loans: After an expungement, your eligibility for student loans will be restored.
Firearm Rights: An expungement of most convictions will restore your gun ownership rights. However, a felony conviction expungement won’t restore your firearm rights. Yet, your firearm rights can be restored if your felony conviction can be reduced to a misdemeanor and expunged.
Professional Organizations and Licenses: Before allowing someone to become a member, receive a license or hold an office, professional organizations conduct background checks. An Expungement increases your chances of being authorized.
Personal Relationships: After expunging your conviction, you can truthfully tell family and friends that you haven’t been convicted of a criminal offence.
BENEFITS OF HIRING AN ATTORNEY
The Expungement law in California may appear perplexing, complex and daunting to the ordinary person. Employing a state-licensed lawyer who specializes in this area of law is the way of improving your chances of a favorable result. For people residing in the Los Angeles area, you must seek an attorney who is well-acquainted with the law’s nuances and the local procedures that will be applied within the court system, where your application must be filed.
Depending on the specifics of your case, an attorney can advise you on any idiosyncrasies that your Expungement application might not encompass. The attorney is well-equipped to discuss situations where an Expungement of a conviction might not be possible or where a future violation might negatively impact expungement.
An experienced Los Angeles Expungement attorney understands the peculiarities in the local courts, judicial processes, and the presiding judges. An attorney can file all necessary documents with relevant parties and represent you in court. This means that your individual case is resolved as quickly as possible.
Here is a table that highlights some of the benefits of expungement:
| Benefits | Details |
| Employment opportunities | An applicant with an expunged conviction will have more job opportunities |
| Credit rating | Expungement improves one’s credit rating as the conviction will be removed from a credit report |
| Student loans | After an expungement, student loan eligibility will be restored |
| Firearm rights | Expungement of most convictions will restore gun ownership rights |
| Professional organizations and licenses | An expungement can increase the chances of being approved to become a member or receive a professional license |
| Personal relationships | An expunged conviction allows one to truthfully tell family and friends they have not been convicted of a criminal offence |
An Expungement may seem straightforward, but it requires expert legal knowledge to navigate it successfully. Here are some of the advantages of employing an expert attorney:
– A qualified attorney understands the Expungement process and its legal requirements, making your expungement process seamless.
– An experienced lawyer will understand the ideal procedures and principles to ensure a favorable outcome during the petition.
– The lawyer can file all vital paperwork, speak to involved parties, and represent you in court.
– An attorney can provide legal guidance on your case’s specifics that may not be applicable in your Expungement application.
– Hiring an attorney saves you time and makes it easy and fast to have your conviction expunged.
At (insert law firm name), we have years of legal experience, familiarity with Los Angeles courts and presiding judges, and an outstanding record of expunging past criminal convictions. Our expert attorneys are always ready to help clients navigate the Expungement process to wipe a person’s record clean of past mistakes. We ensure that our clients’ rights are protected and that expedient legal solutions are provided promptly. Call us now and let our experienced attorneys help you obtain a fresh start in life.
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