Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Expunging Record and Employment

I am seeking to expunge my record. The offense occurred in San Fernando Los Angeles but I have recently moved to San Francisco. I am on a bit of a budget so cost is a concern. A few Questions I have are

1. I recently missed out on a job because of the offense on my record, how will this affect the livescan fingerpinting results?

2. How long will it take to get my record expunged

3. Since I live in San Francisco can this be done completely by an attourney or must I be present at some point?


Asked on 4/26/04, 4:52 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
robert nudelman criminal defense associates

Re: Expunging Record and Employment

An expungement can be done by an attorney without your having to appear. The process takes a few months. If you wish to have any more specific information, please call Michael Bialys of this office at (800) 313-9619

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Answered on 4/26/04, 5:34 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Expunging Record and Employment

Not all crimes can be expunged, and you have not offered any information about your conviction. There is no way an attorney can assess your prospects without more information.

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Answered on 4/26/04, 7:19 pm
Robert Nelson Rizio and Nelson

Re: Expunging Record and Employment

Your record can be expunged rather easily depending on certain circumstances. Questions that must be answered first are: was it a felony?, did you do any prison time?, are you off probation?

These questions must be answered first. If the answer to the first 2 are negative (no) and you are off probation, we can expunge your record for under $600 and you will never have to leave S.F.

However, I must warn you that it is still the judges call as to whether your record will truly be expunged and, if the right search is run by an employer, he/she will find the expungement.

Still, it is better to have it expunged than to let this problem remain. If you would like to talk about this in greater detail, call either Greg Rizio (my law partner) or myself at toll free 1-888-292-8888.

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Answered on 4/26/04, 8:27 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Expunging Record and Employment

Contact the probatio department in the county in which the conviction occurred and request their form for expungement. Then fill out the form and submit the form with the required fee. If the convictions can be expunged then it will be done. The cost is less than $100. If that fails then you can discuss the matter with an attorney. and then determine the best approach.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 1:56 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Expunging Record and Employment

Expungement will allow you to say 'no' to convictions on most job applications, but not to goverment and security screening applications, professional credential applications, etc. It can be done 'long distance' by you and your attorney. Contact me if still interested.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 2:14 pm


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