I'm a low income female who needs help getting her criminal record cleared so I can get a job when I graduate college...I live in Torrance california.Do you have any legal professionals in my area ...

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I'm a low income female who needs help getting her criminal record cleared so I can get a job when I graduate college...I live in Torrance california.Do you have any legal professionals in my area

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The process for clearing your

The process for clearing your record starts with a Penal Code Section 1203.4 Petition (also known as an Expungement).  Some courts do charge a filing fee/records research fee (for an example, San Diego County courts charge $120 for a Felony, and $60 for a Misdemeanor).  Most courthouses have an "Expungement Packet" that you can ask for at the Clerk's Office; and if your income is low enough, ask for a "Fee Waiver Packet" as well.   There are specific conditions that must be met to qualify for PC section 1203.4 relief, but after the Petition is filed, and the Court grants the orders, the underlying criminal record will show as "Dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4" on your Department of Justice records; and in many cases, you can tell prospective employers that you were never convicted. Ty Carss's answer to a legal question on this forum does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Ty Carss offers everyone a free consultation to discuss their case. Feel free to call his office at 760-295-8420 to make an appointment or visit his website at www.carsslaw.com for more information about his services.

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tycarss's picture

The process for clearing your

The process for clearing your record starts with a Penal Code Section 1203.4 Petition (also known as an Expungement).  Some courts do charge a filing fee/records research fee (for an example, San Diego County courts charge $120 for a Felony, and $60 for a Misdemeanor).  Most courthouses have an "Expungement Packet" that you can ask for at the Clerk's Office; and if your income is low enough, ask for a "Fee Waiver Packet" as well.   There are specific conditions that must be met to qualify for PC section 1203.4 relief, but after the Petition is filed, and the Court grants the orders, the underlying criminal record will show as "Dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4" on your Department of Justice records; and in many cases, you can tell prospective employers that you were never convicted. Ty Carss's answer to a legal question on this forum does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Ty Carss offers everyone a free consultation to discuss their case. Feel free to call his office at 760-295-8420 to make an appointment or visit his website at www.carsslaw.com for more information about his services.