Expungements: Clearing Your Criminal Record in New Jersey
Having a criminal record in New Jersey can impact your ability to access new opportunities. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, our experienced lawyers simplify the expungement process and help you clear your criminal record with ease.
Expungement in New Jersey: Process and Eligibility
The expungement process in New Jersey allows individuals to clear their criminal records by removing court, jail, or law enforcement records related to a criminal matter. Eligibility criteria vary based on the crime and prior convictions. Felony convictions are eligible for expungement 10 years after sentencing, while lesser offenses have a shorter waiting period, and arrests and charges without a conviction have no waiting period.
The following convictions and crimes are not eligible for expungement:
- Drunk driving convictions (DUI/DWI)
- Motor vehicle-related convictions
- Certain drug convictions
- Convictions for official corruption
- Murder
- Kidnapping
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Robbery
- Child endangerment
Contact our team for a consultation to determine your eligibility and learn more about the process. If eligible, our team will help you expunge your entire criminal record, though a record of arrest and charges may still exist.
Navigating the Expungement Process: Timing and Filing Location
The timing of the expungement process depends on the criminal offense and date of completion, which occurs when probation ends and fines are paid. The application must be filed in the same court where the original charges were filed. The court may take months to grant the application, but we can help you navigate the process.