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California Certificate of Rehabilitation California Penal Code Section 4852.01 
California Penal Code section 4582 allows people who were convicted of felonies or people convicted of a misdemeanors that require registration as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code section 290 to apply for a certificate of rehabilitation.
Although a certificate of rehabilitation will not erase the conviction, it will put something very positive on your record. If you have to register as a sex offender, it may terminate the registration requirement. Additionally, a certificate may increase your chances for being issued a professional or occupational license.
With more than 80 percent of employers conducting background checks, a certificate of rehabilitation is a great investment.
This is an excellent option for (1) those who are not eligible for expungement because their sentence involved state prison, (2) those who had their felony expunged and want an additional level of relief, or (3) those who are required to register as a sex-offender.
To be eligible, you must meet waiting periods that start from the sooner of the time you were discharged from jail or prison or the time you completed probation. You must also have resided in California for the past 5 years.
The typical case in California takes about 4 to 6 months. The courts operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Trust us to make sure you get the best deal and the maximum amount of relief.
Our exclusive Expedited Criminal Database Update service allows us to have the leading background check companies reflect changes to your criminal record in less than 14 days, instead of months and even years like our competitors.
Take our online eligibility test to find out exactly
how you can remove your criminal records.
| CA Certificate of Rehabilitation | Our Law Firm | Typical Law Firm |
| Price * | $1450 | $2600 |
| Payment Plans | Yes | No |
| Low-Price Guarantee | Yes | No |
| Pays Court Costs | Yes | No |
| Specializes in Record Clearing | Yes | No |
| Get started with 5 interest-free payments of only $290.00. | ||
* This price includes filing fees and court costs. In some instances a report from the Department of Justice may need to be obtained. This may require you to be fingerprinted and you may need to pay an additional approximate amount of $25.
Benefits of California Certificate of Rehabilitation
- Sends the strongest official message to employers and the rest of society that you have put the past behind you and that you are now a law abiding citizen State licensing agencies take into account the certificate when considering to grant a state license
- Relieves certain offenders from registration requirements of Penal Code Section 290
- Creates automatic application for a pardon from the governor
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 480, subd. (b) [stating that no license to practice a profession or vocation regulated by this code shall be denied "solely on the basis" of a felony conviction where the applicant "has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation"
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will it still show up on my background check?
- How is a certificate different that expungement?
- What criteria does the court use in deciding to grant the motion?
- Do I need to hire an attorney or can I do it myself?
- Do I have to go to court?
- See all frequently asked questions
View all the Certificate of Rehabilitation FAQ's.
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