Edward C. Weber
Edward C. Weber Akron Criminal Defense Attorney

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Ohio EXPUNGEMENT
Petition · Felony · Conviction
Expunge Criminal Record

Akron Criminal Defense Attorney

WHAT IS AN EXPUNGEMENT?
In Ohio, an Expungement is a legal process by which your entire criminal record is erased in the eyes of the law.
Your criminal record can be expunged of all eligible felony and misdemeanor charges. A petition to expunge your criminal record should be filed by a qualified criminal defense attorney. After you successfully expunge your record, felony and misdemeanor charges will be wiped from the slate, as if they never occurred.

An Expungement of an arrest or conviction allows a notation in your file that says your file is off limits to everyone except law enforcement.

CRIMINAL RECORD

 EXPUNGEMENT
  • A criminal record consists of all your arrests and convictions.
Many of these charges can be expunged.
  • If you have ever been arrested, you have a criminal record.
 A qualified attorney will assist with expunging your criminal record.
  • If your arrest was dismissed, rejected, or never filed, or you were never convicted, you still have a criminal record.
 Expungements apply only to convictions. If you have no conviction then a Petition for Factual Innocence should be pursued and filed.
  • Both felony and misdemeanor charges are listed on your criminal record.
 Eligible felonies and misdemeanors can be expunged.

WHY EXPUNGEMENTS ARE IMPORTANT.  A criminal record can prevent you from getting a good job, obtaining credit, renting an apartment, voting, obtaining certain licenses (nursing, realtor, medical, and other professional licenses), running for political positions, and other benefits of society we take for granted. Today more than ever, employers are doing background checks on current and potential employees. Thanks to the Internet, information is accessible to anyone interested in knowing your past. Expunging the criminal record erases the felony and/or misdemeanor conviction from the public record.

ADVANTAGES OF EXPUNGEMENT

•  You can apply for credit, be eligible for employment, run for office, and compete fairly and honestly in society.

•  When filling out forms (other than to governmental agencies), you can lawfully answer ‘no' to questions, such as “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”

•  You can hold your head high and feel confident without the underlying worry of someone ‘finding out' your criminal background.

CAN ALL CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS BE EXPUNGED?  No. Not all criminal convictions can be expunged. Most misdemeanors and some felonies qualify for expungement. Under Ohio law, felony convictions can be expunged as long as the defendant did not serve a state prison sentence and successfully completed the terms of probation.

Ohio EXPUNGEMENT ELIGIBILITY

According to the Ohio Expungement Law, Section 1203.4, most Ohio criminal convictions can be cleared from the records of law-abiding citizens. Exceptions to this rule include most traffic and sex-related crimes.

Conditions for Expungement Eligibility:

  • Probation must have been satisfactorily completed or, if not granted probation, one year must have passed since date of judgment.


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  • All court orders must have been obeyed.


  • Defendant must have been free from subsequent offenses.


  • Defendant must be living an honest and upright life.


  • Other conditions may affect defendant's eligibility status.

EXPUNGING YOUR Ohio CRIMINAL RECORD
THE PROCESS

A qualified, Ohio criminal defense Expungement attorney, such as Edward C. Weber & Associates, can assist in determining your expungement eligibility. If eligible for an expungement, your lawyer will file a petition to expunge your record (Adult Record Clearance Application) with the State of Ohio. The purpose of this form is to request the court to reverse a guilty plea or set aside a guilty verdict. Once approved, your record will be cleared and original charges dismissed.

CAN AN EXPUNGED CRIMINAL RECORD BE REVERSED? No. Once processed, an expunged criminal record cannot be reversed. However, keep in mind that, if after your record has been expunged, you have additional criminal charges, the expunged convictions can be used against you. And, on all government-related forms, upon request you must reveal the expunged criminal convictions.

Note: A defendant whose record has been expunged is still not permitted to possess a firearm capable of being concealed on his or her person.

CONTACT A QUALIFIED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. If you need help expunging your criminal record, you should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney, such as Edward C. Weber & Associates. Located in Akron, our firm has the knowledge and legal expertise to get your criminal record expunged. Our attorneys can prepare all the necessary legal paperwork, prepare you for court, and represent you before the expungement judge.

Contact Us for a FREE CONSULTATION

Law Office of Edward C. Weber
159 South Main Street, Suite 1002
Akron, Ohio 44308-1318


Phone: (330) 535-6185

MY PHILOSOPHY

“I specialize in Criminal Law and commit to the presumption of innocence.
I am an aggressive attorney who fights hard for my clients. I dedicate the necessary resources to provide the best possible results. As each case is unique, my defense strategy is tailored accordingly. I believe in my clients.

As a result, my clients believe in me. With every case, I am fully prepared to go to trial. My persistence, honesty, and ability to get along with prosecutors and judges prove beneficial to my clients. After thoroughly reviewing all documents, facts, witness statements, and evidence, all potential defenses are considered. I educate my clients and involve them in their case and own defense. A practical attorney, I am direct with my clients about their chances of winning at trial and other options. I know the stakes are high.”

Edward C. Weber, Attorney at Law

 

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