California offers many solutions to expunging or sealing your criminal records. Everyone deserves a second chance and California offers remedies to put your past behind you. If your conviction was a misdemeanor or a felony that did not result in prison time, you may be eligible to have your record expunged. Read more on how to expunge your criminal record. If your felony resulted in prison time, California offers a Certificate of Rehabilitation to show potential employers that you have been and outstanding citizen and have truly put your past behind you.

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Trust a Specialized and Experienced Expungement Lawyer to Handle Your Case

There are many sites out there that offer Los Angeles expungement and record sealing services at a "too good to be true" price. Beware as most of these sites are run by-non attorneys, form processors, or paralegals. By the time most of these customers realize, they are still left with a criminal record and an empty wallet.

Fortunately, attorneys who specialize in expungement can expunge misdemeanors for around $600, and that includes all costs. They can expunge felonies for around $800. When choosing an expungement attorney, there are key factors on choosing a reputable attorney to handle your case. Below are some tips and choosing a qualified expungement lawyer to handle your expungment or record sealing case.

- Check the California state bar records for a license and discipline report
- Make certain the street address on the California Bar records match where you are sending payment
- Have the security and protection of paying with a credit card
- Make certain the attorney has a street address

Law should be construed in favor of the defendant

But it is also true that ?When language which is reasonably susceptible of two constructions is used in a penal law ordinarily that construction which is more favorable to the offender will be adopted.? People v. Valentine, 28 Cal.2d 121, 143, 169 P.2d 1, 14; Downing v. Municipal Court, 88 Cal.App.2d 345, 349, 198 P.2d 923.

Why Should You Expunge Your Los Angeles Criminal Record?

Having a criminal record prevents you from obtaining certain jobs, prevents you from getting credit, takes away your voting rights, and from obtaining specialized licenses (ie: real estate, contractor license, nursing, medical licenses and many other professions.) Expunging or sealing your criminal record will help you put your past behind you so you can start living again.

How To Expunge A Record In Los Angeles

Califorina Superior Court has more than 40 courts in Los Angeles. Expungement requires filing a motion to expunge pursuant to California Penal Code ?? 1203.4. The motion must be served on the District Attorney, who will have an opportunity to oppose and argue against it at a court hearing. Courts in Los Angeles charges a non-refundable $60 filing fee that is requierd at the time the motion is filed. The court will schedule a hearing. Your attorney can attend the hearing on your behalf and argue the case.