Expungement by Darren Kavinoky

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Expungement
by Darren Kavinoky

In order to expunge a criminal record (also known as “sealing a record” or “clearing a criminal record”), there are certain eligibility requirements. It makes little sense to begin the expungement process if there is no chance to clean a criminal record. Expunging a conviction is not easy and an expungement petition (or expungement form) can be expensive. Hiring a criminal expungement lawyer will not be of maximum benefit if the basic eligibility requirements are not met.
The expungement of a criminal record is only available to those who have not been sentenced to state prison. If the person has been sentenced to time in county jail, an expungement lawyer can get a criminal record expunged. However, it is impossible to expunge a felony conviction when a state prison term is imposed. (NOTE: it may be possible to obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation or Governor's Pardon where a state prison sentence was imposed.)
Secondly, expungement petitions will only be granted where the applicant is no on longer on probation. This status may be achieved in two ways: (1) where the probationary term naturally expires or (2) where an expungement lawyer brings a motion to terminate probation.
In addition, expungement will not be granted unless the applicant fulfilled the conditions of probation including all fines, jail time, community service, alcohol education programs or any other terms and conditions imposed by the court. An expungement attorney will know how to deal with this issue.
In order to expunge a criminal record, there must be no pending criminal cases whatsoever. There are also various technical requirements the skilled expungement attorney will be aware of, such as providing proper notice to the prosecutor and or probation officer.
Contact an attorney who is skilled in criminal record expungement if you or a loved one has ever been convicted of a criminal offense.

Author's Biography:

Darren Kavinoky is the founding partner of The Kavinoky Law Firm, a

criminal defense law firm with six offices throughout California. The

attorneys of the firm take pride in their constant continuing legal

education and unparalleled one-on-one client service. Every attorney at

the firm particpates in ten times the amount of education required by

the state bar.

In addition, the attorneys provide each client with a personal cell

phone number, and they make themselves available to clients at all

times. The attorneys of The Kavinoky Law Firm understand that there is

only one case that matters to you: yours! They are dedicated to treating

each client with personal service to ensure satisfaction.

Darren has defended numerous high-profile clients, developed key

relationships with media leaders, and earned public support for clients