An expunction, or expungement, is an important tool people can use to completely clear their criminal record. Many people mistakenly believe that the court clears their criminal record when their case is dismissed, or when they are found non-guilty, however, the arrest is still shown on their permanent record. There are numerous agencies that still have records of the case and anyone with a halfway decent search can see the dismissed case.

Employers, rental agencies, and lenders all use background checks when making business and rental decisions. An expunction is aformal petition with the district court in your county that will require all related agencies to destroy all evidence related to your case, including public arrest records, court records, fingerprints, and computer records.

People seek the expunction (expungement) of their criminal record for a variety of reasons including:

You can state that you were never arrested for the crime on a job application

It improves your ability to obtain/keep professional certificates and licenses

It will have positive affects on your credit rating and financial status