Skilled Criminal Record Sealing Lawyer
A past criminal record can be a lifelong barrier that prevents you from getting a consistent job, good housing or professional licenses. While New York rarely grants true expungement – reserving it for specific cases such as select past cannabis offenses or juvenile matters – state law offers strong record-sealing remedies for eligible criminal records.
Since 1937, our firm has been assisting Mohawk Valley residents in overcoming these difficult legal situations, using our combined over 104 years of criminal defense legal experience to clear the way for your success.
How A Record Expungement Attorney Can Help You
The nuances of New York’s sealing record laws require the know-how of a talented lawyer intimately familiar with the court systems. Our lawyers will review your past, assess your eligibility and guide you through every step of the record-sealing process. Our services include:
- CPL 160.59 application: We prepare and file your CPL 160.59 application to seal up to two eligible convictions (only one of which can be a felony).
Background check: We review relevant background check implications to help you understand how sealing your record removes past mistakes from standard employer searches, unlocking new career opportunities. - Firearm rights restoration: We evaluate your record to determine options for relief, though note that sealed criminal records remain accessible to agencies evaluating pistol permits and firearm licensing.
- Waiting period: We verify that you have completed the mandatory 10-year crime-free waiting period required before filing your sealing petition.
Our dedicated attorneys can also handle every single administrative detail for the Conditional Drug Sealing CPL 160.58. They ensure every petition is accurate and highly persuasive to minimize potential court delays.
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Take control of your future and clear your path. Call us at 518-620-3400 or fill out our online form to schedule your confidential consultation.