Expunge or Seal California Criminal Records

Expunge A California Felony

Eligibility and How Felony Expungement Works

If you can answer no to the following questions, you may be eligible for a felony expungement:

  • Did your sentence end with parole?
  • Were you convicted of one of the following sex offenses with a child, PC 288, PC
  • Are you currently serving a sentence for any offense or facing new charges?
  • Do you still owe court fines or restitution to the victim?

    • Free Eligibility Test


ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT IN CALIFORNIA - FELONY

For instant results take the free eligibility California expungement test at RecorGone.com. RecordGone.com charges $725 for felony expungement. This price includes all fees and comes with a money back guarantee.

If you answered no, you can begin a felony expungement right now. Once a petition has been filed, you may Then ask the judge to withdraw the finding of guilt and dismiss the case against you. The judge will sign a court order dismissing your case. Court records are updated within about 24 hours. You will then have the legal right to say you were not convicted. Any future background checks will either show nothing at all or simply a court case that was dismissed.

You will need to disclose the conviction in three limited circumstances.

  • When contracting with the California State Lottery Commission
  • When applying for a public office (such as mayor or city counsel member)
  • When applying for a state license (such as a contractor's license or license to practice medicine)

 

Reasons To Expunge A Felony In California

Expungement is an investment in yourself. It not only increaess your opportunties to get the most out of life, it can help you feel better about yourself. The process usually takes 6 or 7 weeks in most counties.

  • Increase your earning potential
  • Become eligible for federal student aid
  • Increase your chances of receiving a professional license
  • Be able to honestly say you have not been convicted.

Reasons To Use A California Expungement Attorney

An attorney who specializes in expungement can make sure your case gets done right and fast. Biut more importantly, an attorney can increase you chances of success. Take a look at our chart comparing the top law firms specializing in expungements.