How much does it cost to get a misdemeanor DUI expunged?

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And what is the procedure?

Larry Dunn · Answer

Different attorneys charge differently to have records expunged. A person   can attempt to have their records expunged without using an attorney.  Certainly  having the assistance of an attorney experienced in having records  sealed is  very helpful. Some attorneys do not charge for initial consultation  and can  quote what fees they charge.

Michael Dungan · Answer

In Michigan, an offense under the Motor Vehicle Code, like drunk driving, cannot be expunged.

Edward Blum · Answer

$120 filing fee. Fill out CR-180 and CR-181 judicial council forms, available online. File with court.

Jeffery Lebeau · Answer

Typically it runs about $650 to expunge a misdemeanor conviction, which includes the filing fees.

Bernal Ojeda · Answer

The filing fee is $65.

Leonard A. Kaanta · Answer

Traffic offense such as DUIs cannot be expunged.

Jenny D. Hubach · Answer

500.00 plus court costs. Must file a petition with criminal history attached then get a stipulation and order then send certified orders to all agencies with returns to be filed at the end.

Gary Russell · Answer

You cannot have a drunk driving conviction expunged.

Michael Nichols · Answer

In Michigan you can't expunge a DUI.

Nathaniel Shafer · Answer

How much it costs, depends on the filing fee of the jurisdiction. Lawyers also vary their fees depending on the difficulty and number of charges to be expunged. Most cities require a motion explaining why an expungement is appropriate or necessary.

Dean Valente · Answer

Under current Michigan law no driving conviction especially drunk driving offenses (OWI) CANNOT be expunged.

Michael J. Breczinski · Answer

DUI is a traffic crime. Traffic crimes can NEVER be expunged. Sorry.

Jared Altman · Answer

No expungement: I am sorry to be the one to tell you that there is no expungement in the State of New York.

William Spern · Answer

In MI, it cannot be done.

Steven Alpers · Answer

There is no real expungement for a DUI. It is a prior for 10 years and can be used to increase the punishment for other DUIs. The only expungement is if you were factually innocent.

Terry Nelson · Answer

A court filing fee of about $125 plus whatever you pay your attorney.  It is a short Petition and Motion to the court.  Typically takes from a few weeks to a few months at the court once filed.

Arthur Aiken · Answer

In South Carolina, DUIs cannot be expunged.

Jeffrey Pollock · Answer

If you were guilty, then you cannot get it expunged without an expensive Governor's Pardon.

Michael Jones · Answer

Due to federal laws, it is impossible to expunge DUI convictions except with a presidential pardon.

Dennis P. Mikko · Answer

In Michigan you cannot get a DUI expunged.

Timothy Byrne · Answer

Hire an attorney to petition the court for expungment. There are procedure that are required to be follwoed by the court in various jurisdictions regarding expungments.

Jaime Cowan · Answer

You can only get an expungement if the case was dismissed.

Michael Palumbo · Answer

There is no such thing as expungement in NY State.

Eric Rothstein · Answer

New York State does not expunge.

Stephen Freeborn · Answer

You can't do it. The reason is that each DUI conviction carries with it more severe penalties.  If you were to have the DUI conviction expunged and you got a subsequent convistion, the court may not know what number DUI charge this would be.

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