Sacramento Expungement Lawyer - Record Sealing Attorney

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Common Questions to ask a Sacramento Expungement Attorney

How long does something stay on your criminal record?

Once you are convicted in California, the conviction stays on your record for life, unless you have it expunged. The Sacramento courts retain court records for nearly 30 years; after that, information about your case is stored at the California Department of Justice. Contrary to popular belief, your Sacramento criminal record does not disappear on its own. If you are unsure of what is on your record, you can call the court where you were convicted and ask or an expungement attorney will be able to find that information when you retain their services.

What is the law for expungement?

The court authority to expunge a criminal record comes from California Penal Code section 1203.4.

You Need a Specialized Expungement Attorney to Expunge Your Record

The filing fee for expungement in Sacramento is $120. Do not depend on the advice of the clerks at counter or on the phone at the Sacramento courts. That would be like asking a ticket agent at the airport how to fly the plane. Get the advice of an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney and meet the low-income requirements, you can contact the Sacramento Public Defender's Office.

Felony and Major Crimes Divisions
700 H Street, Suite 0270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 874-6411
(916) 874-8223 (FAX)

Misdemeanor Division
700 H Street, Suite 0270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 874-6417
(916) 874-7106 (FAX)