Expungement Lawyer in Hillside, NJ

Hillside Criminal Attorney Helps Clients Expunge Arrests & Convictions

At the law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC, our criminal attorneys regularly represent clients in Hillside, New Jersey seeking an expungement. If you have ever been arrested in Hillside, New Jersey you will have a criminal record. In New Jersey, the State Police, county prosecutor’s offices, superior courts, municipal courts, and municipal police departments all keep records of arrests. These records are searchable. Therefore, if you have been arrested in Hillside present and future employer(s) may be able to uncover your criminal history. This is true even if the charges were ultimately dismissed.

Expungement of Criminal Records in Hillside, New Jersey

However, an individual who has previously been arrested and satisfies certain criteria pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 et. al. may bring a motion to seal their criminal record. A sealed criminal record is treated as though it does not exist and may only be opened under very limited circumstances; otherwise, it is only retrievable by court order. This process is collectively known as an expungement.

Expungement is a legal process used to “clean” a criminal record by isolating the records of any prior arrests or convictions. Records, as defined by N.J.S.A. § 2C:52-1b, include: criminal complaints, warrants, arrests, commitments, processing records, fingerprints, photographs, index cards, “rap sheets” and judicial docket records. Upon successful completion of the expungement process, an ordinary background search will not reveal any offense that was properly expunged from your record.

By isolating evidence of a prior arrest or conviction, your criminal record becomes “clean” or “expunged.” A “clean” criminal record is essential to passing a criminal background investigation. In New Jersey, criminal background investigations are performed for numerous reasons including employment applications, firearm licenses, and home loan applications. Thus, obtaining an expungement in New Jersey can be extremely important.

However, some offenses are not eligible for expungement in New Jersey. These include criminal homicide, kidnapping, luring or enticing, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual conduct if the victim is a minor, criminal restraint, robbery, arson, child endangerment offenses, perjury, and false swearing.

How We Can Help You Seek Expungement in Hillside, NJ

The expungement process can be complicated, even a small mistake on the part of the applicant could prevent the successful clearing of one’s criminal record. Therefore, if you would like to have your criminal record expunged, it is important to consult with an experienced New Jersey expungement attorney who can ensure that the application for expungement is properly completed.

At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC, our criminal attorneys understand the imposition that a criminal record could have on future employment and relationship opportunities. We also understand that when it comes to having a record successfully expunged, timing and accuracy are critical. Our expungement lawyers are aware that some of the most common mistakes made when filing for an expungement include: failing to understand when a record is eligible to be considered for expungement, failing to inform an assisting attorney about other prior arrests or convictions, and not being aware of those arrests that are permanently barred from expungement.

Free Consultation with Hillside Expungement Attorneys

If you would like help removing a past mistake from your record, the law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC can help. Our criminal defense lawyers specialize in defending clients charged with all criminal offenses and know how to navigate the complex process of expungement.

In New Jersey, many prior arrests, convictions and/or violations can be legally removed from your record. Arrests are matters of public record and will often show up on criminal background investigations conducted by employers or creditors in both New Jersey and other states. The results of these investigations may affect personal relationships, employment, financial security and your overall reputation. For these reasons, it is important that you speak with a Hillside Expungement Lawyer to clear your name.

For a free consultation, you can contact us at (908) 322-7000. We can be reached 24 hours a day.