Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Sealing Old Records

I had a felony conviction approximately 30 years ago at age 20, for possession and intent to sell drugs (if you can believe this I truly was holding for a friend)I had been drinking, and was convicted and served jail time. 30 years later, I find myself recently unemployed and while applying for jobs in facilities maintenance area, when I get to a question ''have you ever been convicted of a felony?'' It seems so final if you put yes regarding in chance of employment. Is there any way to get the record sealed? I have had no other problems with legal matters since. Thank you for any help you can give me.


Asked on 10/27/06, 4:45 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Samuel Lovely Law Office of Samuel Lovely

Re: Sealing Old Records

Getting it expunged is the answer, although you would still have to disclose the conviction on applications for government employment. My rates are very reasonable.

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Answered on 10/28/06, 1:41 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Sealing Old Records

Have an attorney in the county of conviction expunge the conviction. Call me directly at 16192223504.

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Answered on 10/29/06, 3:44 pm
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: Sealing Old Records

You can have the conviction"expunged" so that you have the right to deny that you have that conviction on any job application. But there are many things that you need to know before you should deny this conviction. Also, getting it requires a slightly complex legal proceeding that a lawyer can do for you much easier than you can do it for yourself. Altho, if you are willing to put up with some aggravation and do all the research yourself, and willing to deal with a very user-UNFRIENDLY system with which you are completely unfamiliar, and if time is no object, then you can do it yourself. If you'd like to talk about this further and maybe have it done right in the shortest period of time so you can get a job, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Steve Mandell

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Answered on 10/27/06, 5:12 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Sealing Old Records

You should be able to get the conviction expunged through a series of motions in court. Doing so will allow you to say "NO" to convictions on private employment applications. Contact when you're ready to do it rigth. It isn't all that expensive.

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Answered on 10/27/06, 6:35 pm
Law Office Law Office Law Office

Re: Sealing Old Records

Yes you may get this taken off your record but the are some steps you have to take in order to have this done. Contact our law office today at 760.243.5121. We can help

Thanks and God Bless.

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Answered on 10/27/06, 7:21 pm


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