How Long do You Have to Wait to Get your Record Expunged in NJ?
April 5, 2024
New Jersey’s expungement laws have been changed recently, allowing easier and expanded access to expungements. Motivated by simplifying the expungement process to allow more individuals in New Jersey to benefit from second chance opportunities, the legislature has continued to revise expungement law to make expungements available to those who meet eligibility requirements, including satisfying the applicable waiting period. So how long do you have to wait to meet the waiting period ... Read More»
Expunging a Theft Offense in NJ
March 18, 2024
How to Get a New Jersey Theft Charge Expunged A criminal record can make life difficult. Your opportunities are far narrower than those without a criminal record. For example, you may find it more challenging to secure employment. A criminal conviction on a background check can send a potential employer to another candidate. The same goes for potential landlords reviewing your housing application. You and your family may be disadvantaged in securing a place to live. Higher education ... Read More»
Advantages of Expunging Your Record in New Jersey
February 10, 2024
Having a criminal record can affect your life in so many ways. If you keep your job, you may be able to earn a living. But if you lost your job for any reason, including completing a jail sentence, you may find challenges returning to your old job or finding new work when you have a criminal history. Employers often do background checks on applicants and are less likely to hire someone with a criminal conviction or arrest when other jobseekers without a criminal record apply. And if you ... Read More»
Want to Expunge My Criminal Record in Burlington County
May 23, 2019
Need an Expungement in Burlington County, New Jersey Have you been convicted of a criminal offense in New Jersey? Did this occur at the Burlington County Superior Court in Mount Holly or a local municipal court? If so, you may be eligible for an expungement of your criminal record. Our Burlington County law office constantly receives phone calls or inquiries from resident seeking expungements to clear their criminal record. Depending upon the type of offenses on your criminal record and ... Read More»
How Do New Expungement Laws in NJ Affect You?
October 19, 2018
NJ Expungement Lawyers One of former Governor Christie's legislative acts just took effect on October 1, 2018. The legislation was an alteration to New Jersey's strict expungement laws. This change was to the benefit of individuals with a criminal history as expungement eligibility increased and waiting periods decreased. Those individuals seeking an expungement of their records will now find the process a bit easier than before. However, these changes will not be without some negative ... Read More»