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Delaware County Expungement Attorneys

If you have a criminal record in the County of Delaware, you may be eligible to have your felony or misdemeanor expunged from your criminal record. Expunging your record may help to restore your civil rights and will prevent the offense from appearing on most background checks for employment and housing. The record clearing process is very complex and time consuming. Hiring an attorney to navigate you through your Delaware expungement is an investment in yourself and your future.

Leader in Delaware Expungements

RecordGone.com has successfully expunged over 55 cases in Delaware County and as such is familiar with the demands of particular courthouses, and the typical objections made by the Delaware County District Attorney. Our attorney's are knowledgeable about all of the most current laws pertaining to expungements and can therefore offer you the best representation by offering the best that Delaware County expungement laws have to offer. We will help you to determine your eligibility for free before even signing up for any of our services. Once you are a client, we will file the petition for expungement, conduct case research, help you gather supporting evidence for your case, and represent you in court.


Find out which Delaware County criminal record services you qualify to benefit from. Our law firm handles hundreds of Pennsylvania cases every year. Take our Free Online Eligibility Test.


When you are looking to have your criminal record removed it is important to have a licensed expungement attorney working on your behalf. You can count on RecordGone.com's experienced attorneys and trained staff to guide you through the entire process without ever having to come in for an expensive office visit or appear in court.

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Find out which Delaware County criminal record services you qualify to benefit from. Our law firm handles hundreds of Pennsylvania cases every year.


Courts and District Attorney in Delaware County

32nd District Court - Delaware Co 23
Delaware County Courthouse, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063


Facts about Delaware County

Delaware District Attorney

John J. "Jack" Whelan is the 2014 District Attorney for Delaware County. He was elected to the position in November of 2011 and has since dedicated himself and his office to the pursuit of criminal justice. Whelan graduated from Temple University with his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, and also graduated from Temple University Law School. Whelan started his career as a Delaware County Assistant District Attorney where he served as a trial team leader from 1986 to 1991. Whelan was also a leading prosecutor of civil litigation, municipal representation, and decedent estates for 25 years at the firm of Whelan, Doyle & Pressman LLC.

In 2005, Whalen was elected to his first term as the Chairman of the Delaware County Council, and was reelected in 2009 for a second four-year term. During his office as Chairman, Whalen oversaw many crime prevention programs such as:

  • The Senior Exploitation Unit
  • Safe School Summit
  • The RSAN and Delco Alert Unit

Whalen has also helped to oversee the establishment of the Delaware County Veterans Justice Initiative, which addresses the post-conviction needs of veterans who end up in the criminal justice system. Whalen is also the recipient of several awards including the Delaware County Library System’s Outstanding Public Official Award, the Delaware County Victims’ Rights Week Award, Child Advocacy Angel Award from CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware County, Citizenship Award from the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, was recognized by the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, and the Citizens Crime Commission Award for Bravery, and received the George G. Weidner Award from the Delaware County Chiefs of Police Association.

Delaware County District Attorney's Office

201 W Front St Media, PA 19063 Phone:(610) 891-4161

Delaware County Job Market After an Expungement

Delaware County, Pennsylvania is a college community with such notable institutions as Swarthmore College, Haverford College, Villanova University, and Widener University. Delaware County is also shows a high volume of industries such as education, health, and social service. To find employment in any of these leading fields, it is imperative that you expunge any offenses form your criminal record. Most fields that involve working as a caregiver or with children will not accept the applications of prospective employees who cannot pass a criminal background check. Even if you were merely arrested for an offense, but never convicted, the record of your arrest will remain on your criminal history until you actively have the arrest expunged from your criminal record.

Delaware County was founded in 1789 and was named for the Governor of the colony of Virginia, Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr. The borough of Media is the county seat and Chester is the largest city. Delaware County is known for its Dutch and Quaker cultural history that is still showcased by properties such as the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation that allows visitors the opportunity to experience 18th century life by offering an authentic look at what life was like for colonial residents. According to city-data.com, the median household income is $62,385, which is about $13,000 above Pennsylvania’s average. The estimated median listing price of housing is $236,100, which is $71,400 above the average listing price in Pennsylvania.

Finding a job with a criminal record in Delaware

Even though having your record expunged, sealed, or set aside can greatly increase your ability to find a job, other factors can benefit your job search as well. We have prepared a short video, getting employed with a criminal record, that provides such tips and advice.

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Serving All of Pennsylvania

We can remove criminal records from any city in Delaware County, such as Philadelphia.


Client Testimonials

"Thank you very much for all of your help. You have been just wonderful and I appreciate everything that you have done for me during this process."

- Al R.

"I am quite confident with a lesser attorney the judge would have denied it, although my attorney stood her ground and ultimately got the judge (and the prosecutor) to change his mind and agree to vacate."

- Tyler A.

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