Are you having a hard time getting the job you want because of a past arrest on your record that was actually dismissed?  Have you been missing out on opportunities because you are being judged on your arrest record?  If you have found yourself answering yes to these questions, having your arrest record restricted (formerly known as an expungement)–for cases prior to July 1, 2013–may be the answer to your problems.

Cases occurring after July 1, 2013, that qualify may be restricted, which is now an automatic process handled by the state.

Formerly known as expungement, a restriction allows you to restrict access to your criminal arrest record to certain entities if you meet specific statutory requirements.  Contrary to popular belief, a restriction cannot be used to remove a conviction from your record.  However, a restriction can be used to limit access to your arrest record under certain circumstances.

EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS: ARRESTS PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2013

After July 1, 2013, restrictions are automatically applied to your record in the event you qualify; however, arrests made prior to July 1, 2013, may still be restricted if you meet certain requirements.  A restriction (formerly called an expungement) requires an application process, which may be handled by an attorney on your behalf or by yourself.

You may review the Expungement Application (Request to Restrict Arrest Record Application) HERE.

RECORD RESTRICTION UNDER SENATE BILL 288

On January 1, 2021, certain felonies and misdemeanors for which a person was convicted or pled guilty, became eligible for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.  Prior to the enactment of this statute, formerly known as Senate Bill 288, felonies and misdemeanors for which a person was convicted or pled guilty were excluded from being restricted (formerly known as expungement) from your criminal history report (criminal record).  However, with the passage of O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, individuals with certain felony and misdemeanor convictions on their record have the potential to clear up and restrict their criminal history report (criminal record).

CONTACT US

Whether you are looking for a new job or applying for college, cleaning up your criminal arrest record is often the difference between getting the job you want or being turned down by a potential employer. At The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, we have years of experience helping clients successfully expungement their qualifying arrest records.  Give us a call today at 770-415-9848 at The Sellers Law Firm, LLC: where clients become family.

You may also submit a case evaluation request online HERE.