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Answered 2 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Howard A. Kurtz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Thank you for reaching out.  We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state inquires.  Sincerely,  Kurtz & Blum
Thank you for reaching out.  We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state... Read More

I was convicted in 1997 of possession with intent to deliver marajuana in Mairetta Georgia. Wanted to know if it can be expunge.

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Jason H. Ingraham (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Usually it is not possible to get a conviction expunged from your record.  Once you have a felony conviction it generally stays a conviction on your criminal history.  When someone is banned from the state, or a county, that is only in effect while you are under sentence of that particular charge.  Once your sentence expires there is no means of enforcing that ban since you are not under sentence, or control, of that court.... Read More
Usually it is not possible to get a conviction expunged from your record.  Once you have a felony conviction it generally stays a conviction on... Read More

I need my record expunged

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. William Leonard Colvin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You r confused - the 2 laws are not in conflict - in fact they compliment each other - once you have completed your sentence your case is dismissed and you should be able to seek expungment.
You r confused - the 2 laws are not in conflict - in fact they compliment each other - once you have completed your sentence your case is dismissed... Read More

How do i get an Expungement from two seperate States

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. William Leonard Colvin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Hire lawyers in those states and locales to determine - I would have to charge you to research those states laws when lawyers in those states already should know the process - if interested in having an atty. hear do the leg work you have to be prepared to pay for his time.
Hire lawyers in those states and locales to determine - I would have to charge you to research those states laws when lawyers in those states already... Read More

Georgia Expungement and Record Sealing where do I start

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. William Leonard Colvin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Expungments are not complicated so long as your case qualifies - there is a form used which can be obtained from the Court. U start by filing it with the police dept. whom signs off on it and sends it to the DA or Solicitor - depending on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony - once approved there it is ready to be submitted to the GBI - cost is low (15 -25 to file with police dept and 25 to file with the GBI) if you want it done fast you might consider hiring an atty.... Read More
Expungments are not complicated so long as your case qualifies - there is a form used which can be obtained from the Court. U start by filing it with... Read More

I was told you can't get something expunged if you served time, probation or paid a fine. Is this true bc I want to expunge a petty theft charge.

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mr. David Shepherd West   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Unfortunately what you heard is mostly true. Georgia only allows expungement a of criminal records in very limited situations. Most expungements are granted where the person either has their case dismissed before it is ever formally accused or indicted or where the prosecutors agreed to allow expungement as part of the plea deal in the case. Some diversion programs in some counties also permit expungement upon successful completion of the program because the charges are dismissed if you complete the program. However if you are convicted of any crime in Georgia either with a plea or after a trial, you do not qualify for expungement - no matter how much time has passed since your conviction.  You should consult an honest lawyer to determine if your case may be one where expungement might work. Even in cases where it does not, there may be alternatives such as a Pardon which you may want to seek in your case.  A lawyer who specializes in appeals or post-conviction relief should be able to help such as the lawyers at David West & Associates.  ... Read More
Unfortunately what you heard is mostly true. Georgia only allows expungement a of criminal records in very limited situations. Most expungements are... Read More

I am a convicted felon. My charge was credit card transaction.I paid off my probation early,and haven't got in any troubl since.I was charged approx.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Simon Wynn Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
  You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense. Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable such as first or second degree felonies. The following links have more information on the process. You should also contact an attorney licensed in Georgia to inquire further. http://research.lawyers.com/Georgia/Georgia-Expungement-and-Record-Sealing.html http://www.cohenlawatlanta.com/atlanta-georgia-expungement-attorneys/   Simon W. Johnson swj@swjlawoffice.com Law Office of Simon W. Johnson Martindale Avvo Justia LawGuru LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124 ... Read More
  You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense. Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable... Read More

I am a convicted felon. My charge was credit card transaction.I paid off my probation early,and haven't got in any troubl since.I was charged approx.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Simon Wynn Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
  You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense. Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable such as first or second degree felonies. The following links have more information on the process. You should also contact an attorney licensed in Georgia to inquire further. http://research.lawyers.com/Georgia/Georgia-Expungement-and-Record-Sealing.html http://www.cohenlawatlanta.com/atlanta-georgia-expungement-attorneys/   Simon W. Johnson swj@swjlawoffice.com Law Office of Simon W. Johnson Martindale Avvo Justia LawGuru LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124 ... Read More
  You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense. Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable... Read More

I am a convicted felon. My charge was credit card transaction.I paid off my probation early,and haven't got in any troubl since.I was charged approx.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Simon Wynn Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense.  Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable such as first or second degree felonies.  The following links have more information on the process.  You should also contact an attorney licensed in Georgia to inquire further. http://research.lawyers.com/Georgia/Georgia-Expungement-and-Record-Sealing.html http://www.cohenlawatlanta.com/atlanta-georgia-expungement-attorneys/   Simon W. Johnson swj@swjlawoffice.com Law Office of Simon W. Johnson Martindale Avvo Justia LawGuru LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124 ... Read More
You may be able to have the conviction expunged if it is an expungeable offense.  Some states exclude certain offenses from being expungeable... Read More

where do you go to get the forms to seal your own record? I was found guilty of the charges so they can't be expunged. I live in Lagrange, ga

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Simon Wynn Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Typically you can find expungement forms on the website of the court.  If the court doesn't have a website or it is not developed enough to contain the forms, then call the court's clerk and ask if they have forms at the courthouse.  If not, then you will want to hire an attorney who will typically draft his or her own motions.   Simon W. Johnson swj@swjlawoffice.com Law Office of Simon W. Johnson Martindale, Avvo, Justia, LawGuru LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124 ... Read More
Typically you can find expungement forms on the website of the court.  If the court doesn't have a website or it is not developed enough to... Read More

how much does it cost to have a felony of forgery expunged from my record

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Helayne M Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In New Jersey, an expungement will cost $1500.00.
In New Jersey, an expungement will cost $1500.00.
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