California Misdemeanor Expungement California Penal Code Section 1203.4

Is a criminal record keeping you from a good job, earning more money and causing you embarrassment? We have cleared more than 9,000 criminal records and the chances are that we can help you.

More than 80 percent of employers conduct background checks. The internet even makes it possible for friends and neighbors to do a background check on you for just a few dollars. Plus, there are mugshot web sites that put old arrest photos on page one of Google for anyone to see for free. The good news is that many people are eligible to have their CA criminal record cleared.

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California Penal Code 1203.4 allows for those convicted of most misdemeanors and felonies to have their case reopened, the finding of guilt withdrawn and the case dismissed (expunged). Once expunged, the conviction comes off of their record and they can truthfully say they were never convicted.

To be eligible, you must have completed probation (or wait one year on low level misdemeanors or infractions where no probation is given), paid all fines and restitution, and not be facing any other charges or serving any other sentence. A few offenses are not eligible.

The typical case in California takes between 2 to 3 months, but times vary by court. We start the same day you sign-up. The courts operate on a first-come, first served basis, so the sooner you start, the sooner your record is cleared.

Our flat-fee includes all costs. We will conduct the research, file the necessary motions, respond to written or oral opposition from the District attorney, and send one of our attorneys to court to argue the case in front of the judge.

In most cases, you will not have to physically appear in court. You can let us handle all the work, while you track the progress of your case online.

We have a money back guarantee on most cases. We also have a low-price guarantee. Just show us a competitor’s quote or ad and we will match it.

We succeed on more than 97 percent of our California cases. Each case is different. The older the case is and the more positive accomplishments that we can point to in your life, the better the chances of success.

Due to the increased amount of work involved for cases involving vehicle offenses, including DUIs, and cases with a violation of the terms of probation we charge an additional $200, and the money back guarantee is for 50% (minus filing fees) instead of the normal 100% money back guarantee (minus filing fees).

Benefits of California Misdemeanor Expungement

• Gets the conviction off of your record.
• Allows you to tell potential employers that you have not been convicted of a crime.
• You may become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates.
• Can greatly improve your earning capacity by opening countless job opportunities.
• No fear or embarrassment when you are subjected to a background check
• You may become eligible for more and/or better student loans.
• You may become eligible for more and/or better housing assistance and opportunities.
• Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What will show-up when someone does a background check?
• Can it still be used against me?
• Do I ever have to disclose it?
• Can I become a schoolteacher, nurse, or other occupation?
• Can I become a police officer?
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