Expungement
Clearing Your Criminal Record
A criminal conviction can affect you in many ways. Years after you pleaded guilty to a criminal offense, you may still pay the price. With criminal background checks a fact of life, you could be denied a professional license or a job opportunity based on something that has nothing to do with who you are today.
At the Gust Law Office in Saginaw, MI, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your record and determine if it may be possible to clear it. We have decades of experience with the Michigan expungement process, which is the process to clear your record of a past criminal arrest or conviction.
How to Have a Criminal Record Expunged
A criminal record of your arrest, misdemeanor conviction, or felony conviction can be expunged from your record by filing a petition with the court in the county where you were arrested or convicted. Depending on which record you seek to expunge, the process can take up to 90 days to resolve and may require a hearing involving witness testimony before a judge. Each criminal record is unique. Accordingly, your petition for expungement and related court proceedings must be carefully tailored to your circumstances. Don’t go it alone—talk to our attorneys at Gust Law Office to see what options are available today!
The Benefits of Expungement
If your petition for expungement is successful, any civil rights, including your right to vote and purchase or possess firearms, will be restored in full. Moreover, your arrest and conviction records will no longer be accessible or available to prospective employers or others when they check your background. In short, expungement erases the lingering effects of a criminal event and restores your rights.
Navigating the new law could prove tricky as it does not cover all crimes, and when expungement is available, petitioners must meet numerous requirements to meet the criteria for expungement. Our attorneys at Gust Law Office are experienced and ready to help those looking to clean up their criminal record. Contact us today to see if your record qualifies for expungement and to receive individualized advice about your situation.
Our Attorneys Are Here To Help
Navigating the new law could prove tricky as it does not cover all crimes, and when expungement is available, petitioners must meet numerous requirements to meet the criteria for expungement. Our attorneys at Gust Law Office are experienced and ready to help those looking to clean up their criminal record. Contact us today to see if your record qualifies for expungement and to receive individualized advice about your situation.
