Los Angeles, California Expungement Attorneys
Under California state law, misdemeanors and certain kinds of felony offenses are eligible for expungement from a person's criminal history. While each case is different, in general, if you're no longer on probation you can petition the court to expunge a criminal conviction from your record. At the law office of Cron, Israels & Stark, our attorneys prepare all necessary paperwork needed to file for a criminal expungement before the court. In the case of juvenile convictions, once a person turns 18 years old, a petition can be filed requesting the court to seal his or her juvenile court records as well.
If you are no longer on probation and would like more information about expungements or sealing of juvenile records, contact criminal defense lawyers at Cron, Israels & Stark today.
Kinds of Convictions Eligible for Expungement
In general, the following kinds of misdemeanor and felony convictions are eligible for expungement:
- Drug possession
- Shoplifting / theft
- Domestic violence
- Drunk driving / DUI
- Reckless endangerment
- Assault
- Certain kinds of fraud
Why should I Expunge or Seal My Criminal Records?
Everyone makes mistakes. Most of us have done things when we were young, or at a difficult point in our life, that we're not proud of. In many cases, expungement (and the sealing of records) allows you to close an embarrassing chapter in your life and begin the process of moving on. If you were convicted of a felony, the judge reviewing your petition can, in many cases, reduce your felony conviction to a misdemeanor conviction.
Attorneys Steven Cron and Phillip Israel have each worked in the criminal justice system for more than 30 years. Their goal is always to obtain the best result possible for their clients.
If you were convicted of a felony, the judge reviewing your petition may decide to reduce your felony conviction to a misdemeanor conviction. While the misdemeanor charge will remain, you can still answer "no" to job applications that ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony.
Contact Criminal Defense Attorneys at Cron Israels & Stark
Our firm focuses primarily on criminal law. As a result, the attorneys have decades of experience in dealing with judges and the criminal courts system. We understand how to work with the court and position our client's case in the best possible light.
If you would like to expunge your record or seal your juvenile record, contact criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Cron, Israels & Stark today and schedule a consultation to learn how we can help you.
