Frequently Asked Questions

To get started, you'll need to provide basic personal information like your name, date of birth, and the state where your arrest or conviction occurred. For the detailed eligibility assessment, you may need additional information about your case, such as approximate dates, charges, and case numbers if available. Don't worry if you don't have all the details - our system can help locate many of these records.

In most cases, you will not need to appear in court. Our service handles all the necessary filings and appearances. However, in some jurisdictions or for certain types of cases, a court appearance might be required. If your case requires a court appearance, we'll inform you well in advance and provide guidance on what to expect and how to prepare.

After your record is expunged, we provide verification documents confirming the successful expungement. You can legally state on job applications, housing applications, and other forms that you have never been arrested or convicted of the expunged offense. We also work to ensure online databases are updated. If you encounter any issues with background checks after expungement, our team is available to help address them.

No, expunged charges should not appear on standard background checks after the expungement process is complete. Once expunged, the record is removed from public view and is no longer legally reportable. However, it's important to note that some private databases may not update their records immediately. Part of our service includes steps to address online mugshots and private databases to minimize any lingering digital footprint.

If our eligibility check determines that your record isn't currently eligible for expungement, we'll explain why and provide information about potential alternatives or future eligibility. In some cases, sealed records (rather than expunged) might be an option. In other situations, you might become eligible after a certain waiting period. We only charge for the full expungement service if you qualify and decide to proceed.

The number of charges that can be expunged varies by state. In Florida, generally only one arrest record can be sealed or expunged, though multiple charges from the same arrest may be eligible. In Texas, there is no specific limit on the number of expunctions if they all qualify independently. Indiana allows multiple convictions to be expunged in a single petition, but you generally get only one opportunity for expungement in your lifetime. Our eligibility assessment will clarify the specific rules for your state.

Yes, most states have waiting periods before records become eligible for expungement. These waiting periods vary based on the type and severity of the offense. For arrests without charges, the waiting period is typically shorter (sometimes as little as 1 year). For misdemeanor convictions, waiting periods often range from 3-5 years. For felonies, waiting periods can be 5-10 years or longer. These periods usually begin after you've completed your sentence, including probation and payment of fines.

The ability to expunge multiple conviction records from different cases depends on your state's laws. Some states allow multiple records to be expunged if they each independently qualify. Other states have lifetime limits on how many expungements you can receive. In states like Indiana, you may need to file for expungement of all eligible records at once, as you only get one opportunity. Our eligibility assessment will determine what's possible in your specific case based on the applicable state laws.

It can take up to 6 months, or longer if you submit an incomplete application. By visiting the FDLE website you can see the current month's applications that are being processed. Our service ensures your application is complete and properly submitted to minimize delays in processing.

Expungement in Florida is possible when no charges were filed or all the charges from an arrest were dismissed prior to trial. In the case of deferred judgments, if the record has been sealed for 10 years it is eligible to be expunged. Florida has a list of disqualifying offenses that cannot be sealed or expunged, which includes serious violent crimes, sexual offenses, and certain other categories of crimes.

Florida law currently only allows the criminal history record from a single arrest be sealed or expunged. However, if a court decides that multiple arrests are directly related, the court has the power to order the criminal history record from the related arrests be sealed or expunged. This means if you have multiple charges from the same arrest incident, they may all be eligible for sealing or expungement together.

Sealing is available in cases where there has been no adjudication of guilt, as well as in cases where adjudication has been withheld – except that certain serious sexual and violent offenses are not eligible for sealing in withheld cases. Florida statutes list specific disqualifying offenses that cannot be sealed even with withheld adjudication. Our eligibility assessment will determine if your specific charges qualify for sealing.

An expunction completely removes an arrest from your record, while an order of non-disclosure seals the record from public view but keeps it available to certain government agencies and entities. Non-disclosure is available for some convictions where expunction is not. Generally, expunction is available for arrests that didn't lead to a conviction, while non-disclosure may be available for certain convictions after a waiting period, particularly for deferred adjudication cases.

In Texas, you may qualify for expunction if: (1) you were arrested but never charged, (2) your case was dismissed, (3) you were acquitted (found "not guilty") of the offense, (4) you were convicted but later pardoned, (5) you completed certain specialty court programs, or (6) you were convicted of certain alcohol-related offenses as a minor. Generally, if your case resulted in a conviction or probation (except for certain exceptions), you won't qualify for expunction but might qualify for an order of non-disclosure.

The expunction process in Texas typically takes 4-6 months from start to finish. After filing the petition, it usually takes about 30 days to get a hearing scheduled. If the judge grants the expunction at the hearing, the court will issue an Order of Expunction. It then takes approximately 180 days for all agencies to comply with the order and delete the records from their systems. This timeline can vary depending on the county where you file and the current court backlog.

The waiting period for an order of non-disclosure in Texas varies depending on the offense. For most misdemeanors with deferred adjudication, you can apply immediately after completing the deferred adjudication. For felonies with deferred adjudication, the waiting period is five years after completing deferred adjudication. For certain misdemeanor convictions (not deferred), waiting periods range from two to five years after completing the sentence. Our eligibility assessment will determine the specific waiting period for your case.

The expungement process in Indiana typically takes 3-6 months from filing to completion, though it can sometimes take longer depending on court calendars and the county where you file. After filing the petition, a hearing may be scheduled (though not all cases require a hearing). If granted, the court issues an order that requires various agencies to seal or mark the records as expunged. It may take several weeks for all agencies to comply with the order.

Yes, Indiana law allows you to expunge multiple convictions. However, most convictions must be expunged at the same time in a single petition. You generally get only one opportunity for expungement in your lifetime. This means you need to include all eligible convictions in your petition, as you won't be able to file for expungement again later for convictions that existed at the time but weren't included. There are some exceptions to this rule, particularly for non-conviction records, which our eligibility assessment can clarify.

The waiting periods in Indiana vary by offense type: (1) Arrests without charges: 1 year from date of arrest, (2) Misdemeanors and Class D/Level 6 felonies reduced to misdemeanors: 5 years from conviction date, (3) Non-violent felonies: 8 years from conviction date, (4) Serious felonies: 8-10 years from conviction date (requires prosecutor consent). All waiting periods begin after you've completed your sentence, including probation and payment of fines. You must also have no pending charges and no convictions within the waiting period.

Indiana law prohibits expungement of certain offenses, including: (1) Sex or violent offenses (with some exceptions), (2) Homicide offenses, (3) Human and sex trafficking offenses, (4) Official misconduct by public officials, and (5) Certain traffic offenses like operating while intoxicated causing death. Additionally, you must have no pending charges and must have paid all fines, fees, court costs, and restitution to be eligible. Our eligibility assessment will determine if your specific charges qualify under Indiana law.