Expungement Lawyer in Philadelphia

Opportunities for Expungement

When you have your record expunged, the court removes your criminal history from the files of the Department of Court Records, Criminal Division, as well as other criminal justice agencies. This can occur with the approval of the court in limited circumstances.

If you were convicted of a summary offense, this may be expunged as long as you were not arrested or prosecuted for five years following that incident. In certain other cases, including those involving a guilty plea, plea of no contest, or a guilty verdict, you may apply to complete an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. Following this, you can apply for expungement of your record. Convictions and arrests can appear on your criminal record but t hese arrests can be expunged as well . A proven Philadelphia criminal defense attorney can help determine your eligibility for these options and take the steps necessary to pursue an expungement.

The Expungement Process

The process of expungement usually takes approximately six months and the lawyers at The Benari Law Group will guide you through each step and answer your questions along the way. We will gather all relevant records and required evidence relating to your petition, file the needed motions, address any official opposition from the District Attorney and argue your case in court. In most circumstances, you should not have to appear in court in person.

Attorney Benari is a prominent attorney with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Public Argument. Attorney Pallen has delivered oral argument before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can rest assured that the skilled attorneys with our firm will provide you with an effective legal defense in our case and help with expungement of your criminal record. As the court reviews expungement requests on a first come first served basis, the sooner you enlist our help the sooner you can look forward to a possible fresh start with a clean slate.

If you wish to clear your criminal record, contact a Philadelphia expungement lawyer.