Sealing of Records and Expungement
Were you convicted of a crime and need a fresh start? Ohio law allows some people to seal or expunge their old criminal record. This process allows a person to have their conviction hidden so you can move forward in your personal and professional life with fewer barriers because of a conviction.
It is important to contact The Law Office of Owen M. Patton who knows expungements laws. Eligibility rules, waiting periods, and exceptions can get confusing fast. One mistake on your application can delay your sealing of the record or get it denied in its entirety.
Am I Eligible for Expungement?
Not all crimes are eligible for expungement, so having a lawyer on your side who knows the process is important. These crimes include domestic violence, crimes of violence, crimes committed against children, sex related crimes, and some traffic offenses, including DUI/OVI.
Expungement Process
If you are eligible for an expungement of a criminal record, you must obtain the final appealable order of your conviction. Next you must file an application for sealing of a criminal record. The most difficult step is at an expungement hearing where you must convince a judge to seal your criminal record when weighed against the safety interest to keep your conviction a public record. Prosecutors are notified of the hearing and typically appear and argue against an expungement.
It is critical to contact The Law Office of Owen M. Patton who can make the appropriate eligibility determinations and draft, file, and argue your motion to expunge before the court.
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