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the Expungement process
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Contact our office for a free consultation with an attorney. We will collect the necessary information - such as your contact information and details about your criminal history - and complete a petition for you to review and sign.
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Once your petition is complete, we will file it with the court. The judge will review the petition and may either schedule a hearing or grant the expungement based on the petition. Betteau Law Office will be with you every step of the way.
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Enjoy your future with a clean criminal history, restored rights, and all of the opportunities now available to you!
Frequently asked questions
What is an expungement?
Why should I expunge my records?
Why should I expunge my records?
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime in Indiana, you may be able to clear your criminal record through the expungement process. Indiana's "Second Chance Law" allows people with criminal records to petition the court for an expungement or to seal certain arrests or convictions.
Why should I expunge my records?
Why should I expunge my records?
Why should I expunge my records?
An expungement removes your criminal record from public access. It restores certain rights, such as the right to vote, hold office, serve as a juror, and own or carry a firearm. It also allows you to answer “no” on a job application that asks whether you have a criminal record and prevents potential employers from asking about your prior arrest or criminal history.
What records can be expunged?
Why should I expunge my records?
How many records can be expunged?
Under Indiana law, you can always expunge or seal an arrest that did not end with a conviction, such as if you were not charged or if your case was dismissed. You can expunge certain felony convictions at least eight years old, misdemeanor convictions at least five years old.
How many records can be expunged?
How many records can be expunged?
How many records can be expunged?
There is no limit on the number of records that can be expunged, but expungement is a one-time process in Indiana. If you have records in more than one county, you will need to file a petition for expungement in each county, and you must do so within one year. All records in the same county must be included on the same petition.
Can I get an early expungement?
How many records can be expunged?
Can I get an early expungement?
Eligibility for an expungement in Indiana is largely determined by the amount of time that has passed since your arrest, conviction, or the completion of your sentence. Prosecutors may waive this waiting period and agree to an early expungement, but it is important to note they are not required to do so and whether they do is entirely up to them.
Do I need a lawyer?
How many records can be expunged?
Can I get an early expungement?
No. You can file for expungement yourself. However, we recommend hiring an attorney because the process can be complicated. An attorney can advise if you are eligible for an expungement, research your criminal history and gather necessary information, prepare your petition, work with prosecutors for an early expungement and represent you in court.