Blog Articles

How to get a record expunged for free

Posted by Brian Laviage on Thursday, Sep 22, 2016

My ex-roommate was selling drugs from our apartment, and one day he sold to an undercover officer. Since I was home at the time, I was charged with intent to distribute. Eventually, the charges were dropped but it is still on my record. I am unable to find employment and am living with my parents so cash is tight. How can I get my record expunged for free?

Read More →

Pros and Cons of Court Appointed Attorneys for Juvenile Offenses

Posted by Brian Laviage on Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016
In the U.S. court system, you have the right to a lawyer, and it is important to ask for one – whether the defendant is an adult or juvenile. Having legal representation in juvenile court proceedings is vital because a lawyer can explain to you and your child what should or should not be answered. This person is to make sure the child’s legal interests are protected and to advocate the child’s wishes.

Read More →

How to get a felony record expunged

Posted by Brian Laviage on Friday, Sep 9, 2016
Five years ago, I was convicted of a felony drug offense. Since then, I have stayed out of trouble and completely turned my life around. Unfortunately, the conviction is still on my record and I am having trouble getting into college. How do I get my record expunged? Tom in San Antonio, TX Unfortunately a felony conviction cannot be expunged or sealed through a nondisclosure. Some misdemeanor convictions can be sealed through a non-disclosure but not felonies.

Read More →

The Meaning of Record Expungement

Posted by Brian Laviage on Tuesday, Sep 6, 2016

During my first year in college, my best friend and I were arrested for minor in consumption walking home from a party at our fraternity. I’m about to graduate and am afraid it will hurt my chances of landing my dream job. He was able to get the conviction expunged from his record. What does it mean to get a record expunged?

Sarah in Austin, TX

Read More →

Expunging a minor in possession misdemeanor

Posted by Brian Laviage on Friday, Sep 2, 2016

I was at a party that was busted by police my freshman year of college. I happened to be drinking (underage) and I was charged with a minor in possession misdemeanor and convicted - not the greatest way to start college, but it’s been fine since and I will be graduating this year! Anyway, I’d like to clear everything up if possible - is there a way to get this minor in possession conviction off my record?

Jake in San Marcos, Texas

Read More →