As we look to 2023, many are looking to right the wrongs of the past year, learn from their mistakes and leave their past behind. This statement rings true for some more than others. Expungement is legal jargon for the process of “setting aside” a criminal conviction and wiping it from one’s record. What does this mean and why is it important? A criminal conviction can have a long-lasting negative impact on a person’s life as it will show up in background checks and can lead to difficulty finding employment, enrolling in school or applying for a loan.
Just remember that you’re not who you were and past mistakes shouldn’t hold you back from having a brighter future. Foster Swift litigation attorneys have put together the following six steps below to give you an idea of the expungement process going forward.
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