Utah

Felony and Misdemeanor Expungement

Benefits of Having Your Utah Criminal Record Expunged

• Tell employers that you have not been convicted of a crime
• Become eligible for student loans
• Become eligible for housing assistance
• Become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates
• Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime
• To stop fearing or being embarrassed when someone does a background check on you.

Pricing

Utah Conviction Expungement	Our Law Firm	Typical Law Firm
Price	$595	$1500
Money-Back Guarantee	100%*	No
Payment Plans	Yes	No
Low-Price Guarantee	Yes	No
Pays Court Costs	Yes	No
Specializes in Record Clearing	Yes	No
	for a low payment of $198

*Money-back guarantee does not include court costs.

Eligibility for Utah Conviction Expungement

Your are eligible for expungement of conviction if the following conditions are met:

1. You have no more than one felony or two class A or B misdemeanor convictions
2. You have been released from incarceration, parole, or probation for the specified amount of time (see below).
3. You have satisfied all fines and restitution ordered as part of the sentence.

If you have a felony expunged in Utah, you cannot expunge another record prior to the expunged felony. It is advised that if you have multiple convictions, you should have the record expunged all together.

CLASS OF OFFENSE WAITING PERIOD

From the time the sentence (including probation and parole) is complete

• Capital felony; Felony 1; Forcible felony 2;any sexual offense against a minor Never
• 2nd and 3rd degree felonies 7 Years
• Alcohol related traffic offenses (Title 41) 10 Years
• Class A misdemeanor - 5 Years
• All other misdemeanors & infractions 3 Years
• Multiple class A misdemeanor cases not arising from the same occurrence 15 years
• Multiple class B misdemeanor cases not arising from the same occurrence 12 years
• Multiple class C misdemeanor cases not arising from the same occurrence 6 years

We can reduce the time needed for the waiting periodS by filing a motion with the court to reduce the class of offense. The fee for class reduction is $725 when done with expungement.

Benefits of Using RecordGone.com

Having us clean your record can be the best decision you make. Why choose us:

• You will be represented by a lawyer
• Lowest price guarantee – We will match any attorney's advertised price
• Fastest possible results – we start your case within 24 hours
• We serve ALL of Utah
• We pay the filing fees
• One call starts the process — 877-573-7273
• Deep discounts for multiple convictions
• Credit cards accepted
• Flexible payment plans
• We will write letters to potential employers explaining your case

Commonly Asked Questions About Utah Expungement

• Will it still show up on my background check?
• Can it still be used against me?
• Do I have to disclose it ever?
• Can I become a schoolteacher, nurse, or other occupation?
• Do I need to hire an attorney or can I do it myself?
• How long does the process take?
• Can it be done faster?
• How long does it take for the records to be updated?
• How do the agencies know it was granted?
• Do I have to go to court?
• What are the details of the guarantee?
• Do you have payment plans?
• What if I do not know exactly what is on my record?
• Does it matter if I pled guilty or no contest?
• If I was convicted of a felony, can I have it reduced?
• What is the main reason that it is denied?
• What if my case is denied?
• Will it relieve me of the requirement to register?
• Can I visit Canada after this?
• Can I get a Sentri pass?
• Can I vote after expungement?
• Will it help with immigration?
• Can I clear my federal conviction?
• Will this clear my DMV record?
• Will this restore my right to own a firearm?

Will it still show up on my background check?

Nothing will show up. Expungement orders the sealing of the criminal record, including the records of the investigation, arrest, detention, or conviction. Therefore, the records can’t be divulged to the public except to the Board of Pardons and Parole, the Peace Officer Standards and Training, federal authorities, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, and the State Office of Education.

Can it still be used against me?

If you are prosecuted for a subsequent offense, the expunged conviction can still be used against you for sentencing purposes if you are convicted of the subsequent crime. Additionally, if you are applying to get a concealed weapons permit, you prior conviction may be taken into account for whether to have the permit granted.

Do I have to disclose it ever?

You are able to state that you are not convicted of the crime and you can deny the conviction on background checks. The records cannot be divulged to the public except to the Board of Pardons and Parole, the Peace Officer Standards and Training, federal authorities, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, and the State Office of Education.

Can I become a schoolteacher, nurse, or other occupation?

If the court grants your petition for expungement, all of your court records will be sealed and the matter treated as if the record never existed. The records can only be disclosed to the Board of Pardons and Parole, the Peace Officer Standards and Training, federal authorities, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, and the State Office of Education.

Do I need to hire an attorney or can I do it myself?

You have an attorney to (1) make sure it is done right the first time so it does not get rejected or cost you months of delay, (2) handle objections from the district attorney, (3) send an attorney to court to argue the case if need be, (4) write letters to potential employers letting them know that the case has been reopened and will soon have the conviction off of your record, and (5) complicated law, especially if you have more than one conviction.

How long does the process take?

Generally, 4 to 6 months.

Can it be done faster?

The courts work on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, the sooner you sign up, the sooner it is heard and decided. If it helps, we would be glad to write your employer or potential employer a letter letting them know we have reopened the case and are in the process of having it expunged.

How long does it take for the records to be updated?

The court updates the court records within 48 hours and the UT Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has up to 30 days to update their records. However, the BCI and agencies typically update their records before the 30 days expire. Once the agencies have complied with the order, BCI sends a letter to our office and we forward the letter to you.

How do the agencies know it was granted?

Once the court grants the petition for expungement, we forward the order onto the agencies. After the agencies update their records, we receive a letter from BCI stating the records have been updated and we forward the letter to you.

Do I have to go to court?

No. We are licensed attorneys so we go to court for you.

What are the details of the guarantee?

If we are unable to succeed on your case, we give you your money back, except for the fees paid to the court (normally $80 to $100). There is a partial refund if the client does anything to become ineligible after beginning the process.

Do you have payment plans?

We can create a payment plan that meets your needs. We typically spread payments into three equal amounts over 60 days, but in some instances, we can spread them out further.

What if I do not know exactly what is on my record?

We will be glad to work with you to get a copy of your record and to review what can be done. We charge $250 per hour to do it and we apply that to the cost of any service that you hire us to perform.

Does it matter if I pled guilty or no contest?

No, it does not matter. We can expunge your conviction regardless of what you pled.

If I was convicted of a felony, can I have it reduced?

You can have a felony reduced one or two degrees as long as you successfully completed probation and were not sentenced to prison. Although you can petition to have it reduced two degrees, typically, the court will only reduce the charge one degree unless there are exceptional circumstances for a reduction of two degrees.

What is the main reason that it is denied?

If it is denied, it is usually because of (1) an inaccuracy in the court file, (2) an inaccuracy in the application, (3) the court does not believe it will be in the interest of society, (4) violating probation, and (5) not paying fines.

What if my case is denied?

If the case is denied, we evaluate the reason for the denial and determine the best way to proceed. If we do not believe that refiling would be successful or we recommend the person wait longer to refile, then there is the money back guarantee.

Will it relieve me of the requirement to register?

Expungement will not relieve you of the requirement to register. If you are required to register as a sex offender then you are not eligible for expungement.

Can I visit Canada after this?

If you have been convicted of minor offenses (including assault, dangerous driving, DUI, theft, shoplifting, unauthorized possession of firearms, possession of illegal substances, etc.) or indictable criminal offenses (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.) you may be prohibited from entrance and further action is required to find out whether you will be allowed entrance. The Canadian government has entered into an information sharing agreement with the United States; so the Canadian government will have access to whatever information the United States has. Therefore, the first thing you should do is clear your criminal record to the fullest extent possible before submitting to a background check or for entrance into Canada. At a minimum, this will show the Canadian government that the matter was resolved and no longer considered a conviction. In some cases, it will take in entirely out of the view of Canadian immigration officials.  Either way, clearing your record improve the odds of not being denied entry to Canada or being stuck at the border for lengthy and embarrassing interrogation.

Can I get a Sentri pass?

The Border Patrol has discretion in granting or denying Sentri passes. So the only thing we can say for sure is that it would help; so it would be wise to invest in record clearing before applying for a pass. A modest investment in expungement could be the difference between having your request accepted or denied. It will show that you have resolved all matters with the court.

Can I vote after expungement?

Expungement will restore your right to vote.

Will it help with immigration?

It can still be viewed and considered when determining your immigration; however, it will appear better and increase your chances during the immigration proceedings.

Can I clear my federal conviction?

You can only expunge certain cases. Typically, you have to show that the conviction was wrongful or unconstitutional. Additionally, a person can apply for a pardon through the President. We do not handle federal cases.

Will this clear my DMV record?

If your petition for expungement is granted, any offenses that had been reported to the Driver License Division will remain on your driving record.

Will this restore my right to own a firearm?

Expungement will restore your right to own a gun. However, there is also a lifetime prohibition from the United States government (Lautenberg Amendment to the Violence Against Women Act), which prohibits firearm ownership of those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence as defined by the federal law. Therefore, if you were convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, the federal gun ban may preclude you from owning a firearm, even after expungement. Additionally, if you are applying to get a concealed weapons permit, your prior conviction may be taken into account for whether to have the permit granted.

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4001 South 700 East Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801)736-1982
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