If you have a felony or misdemeanor conviction on your criminal record, you likely feel the affects of this just about every single day, particularly if it’s a felony. Having a conviction on your criminal record can result in real discrimination, make it hard to get and keep a job, make finding housing difficult, and even mess with family and social relationships.
That’s why, if at all possible, you should get your criminal record expunged. In California, unfortunately true expungement is possible, but there are ways to improve your criminal record post-conviction that are definitely worth looking into.
General and specific information about CA expungement .
We at the Chambers Law Firm frequently receive inquiries about expungement procedures and policies, so we decided to write this blog post to explain all the general information everyone should be aware of when it comes to expunging a criminal record in California. But if you want personalized information and legal advice about your case, as a prospective client you may schedule a free case evaluation with Attorney Dan Chambers. Schedule your case evaluation now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box at the bottom right of this page.
So what can you do?
While your criminal record can’t be completely wiped clean, California law does allow for those who have been convicted of a crime to petition to have it dismissed from their records. California Penal Code Section 1203.4 indicates that former defendants may petition the court to dismiss charges listed on their public criminal files so that they will be able to apply for most jobs.
Important: In some instances, those who have a felony charge on their record may be able to get it changed to a misdemeanor.
All of this is great news for anyone who has a felony or misdemeanor charge on their record. Within a matter of weeks, you could be able to apply for just about any job, even if you have a felony conviction on your public criminal record. This could open up so many doors for you—so what are you waiting for?
As soon as you possibly can, contact an excellent expungment lawyer to help you through the process of applying for your criminal record to be adjusted. Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm has helped many people successfully petition the California court system for expungement, so he will know precisely how to frame your case to achieve the ideal result.
Call 714-760-4088, email dchambers@clfca.com, or use the chat box to set up your appointment ASAP—your future is at stake, so don’t wait another minute!
