Everyone makes mistakes.  If you are eligible, in Ohio, you will get a second chance by getting your criminal record expunged and nothing will ever again show up when your record is checked. The Ohio Statue states that the offense shall be treated as if it never happened.  There are a few exceptions, so it is in your best interest to call a criminal defense attorney.

Expungement is designed to help people move forward with their lives the best way possible; give them the ability to get a job or buy a home. It would be a tragedy if a person was not hired for a job because of a policy within a company checking criminal records.  What if the record is over 10 years old? 20 years?   These mistakes shouldn’t follow people around for their entire lives.  Expungement will seal your case and it will be considered not to have even occurred.  The conviction sealed.  The records online, that anyone with a computer can see, are deleted and you can start with the best piece of mind, clean slate and freedom to move on with your life.

As a society, we should embrace the people that have worked to get beyond their mistakes; work to get beyond their mistakes and better their lives.  These people have stayed away from trouble and turned over a new leaf. We need to help these people improve their morale and self-worth and become upstanding contributing citizens.

The Bottom Line:  It is important to know, however, that not all crimes can be expunged and that there are time limits.  This law is an important one to protect your reputation, help you secure a job, buy a home, go to school and beyond.   Give me a call and let’s discuss if we can put your past where it belongs; in your past.  513-260-2099