Oklahoma Expungement Blog – News & Articles
We work daily to protect and defend Oklahomans accused of a crime. Just as often, we’re fighting for the reputation, good name and livelihood of families. The following articles are meant to help inform our clients of their rights and options for expungement. Find articles and meaningful content on: Oklahoma DUI expungement, previous successful expungement cases, the Oklahoma pardon process, interesting stories in and around Oklahoma, prison overcrowding and much more. If you have a past that need buried, let us help.
Top 5 Reasons to Expunge Your Criminal Record
To begin with, expungement is a legal process that seeks to seal the records of a prior criminal proceeding or conviction. Certainly, there are many offenses that qualify for this legal end. And so, decent Oklahomans seek to seal prior convictions from view by agents...
Can I Remove An Arrest From My Record?
Certain arrests or convictions can be cleared from your permanent record. This is known as having the arrest or conviction expunged. With corresponding good behavior, in time, minor offenses can be removed from your arrest record.
Oklahoma Misdemeanor Expungement
Oklahoma Misdemeanor Expungement Oklahoma Misdemeanor Expungement is a way to put past mistakes behind you. We all make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes lead to arrests. In order to create opportunity for a more productive future, the legal system provides a way to...
Expunging Criminal Records
Expunging Criminal RecordsCriminal backgrounds can make life hard. It doesn't seem to matter how hard you try to turn your life around. Those with criminal records often find that their pasts follow them. Fortunately, lawmakers have created a process designed to level...
Clear Criminal History, What Does It Mean?
What Does Expungement Mean? The Definition of "Expungement". Expungement gives you the chance to a clear criminal history. It is the best way to bury your past because it amounts to having your criminal records sealed. Undergoing the expungement process is completely...
What Is The Oklahoma Pardons Process?
What Is A Pardon? A pardon is a government decision to absolve a person of guilt. The accused learns about the pardon before or after the conviction. Your government may decide to offer you a pardon if officials believe that you paid your debt to society....
Oklahoma Citizen’s Right to Expungement
MANY PEOPLE NEVER EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO EXPUNGEMENT A criminal record can be a major problem. Individuals looking to obtain a student loan, find a job, or buy a home know this first hand. By estimation, around 70 million people in the U.S. have a record. Many have a...
Who Can Expunge Their Record?
Can Anyone Expunge Their Record? When past mistakes come back to haunt you, expunging or sealing your criminal record can provide a fresh start. How does it work? Who can expunge their record? The Impact of Past Mistakes A quick background check can reveal a past...
DUI Expungement in Oklahoma
This 2001 Actual Physical Control was wiped off of our client’s arrest record.
Misdemeanor Convictions & Employment
CAN A MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION IMPACT YOUR EMPLOYMENT? Many employers require reporting criminal history as part of an employment application. This is often true for both felony and misdemeanor convictions. Misdemeanors on an employment application often hurt your...
