March 24, 2025
Expungement/Record Sealing After Self-Defense
After being involved in a self-defense matter, specific legal processes are available to help remove or seal criminal records. Those legal processes are called expungement and record sealing. Expungement is the legal process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from state or federal records. An expungement order directs the court to treat the criminal conviction as if it had never occurred, essentially removing it from a defendant’s criminal record as well as, ideally, the public record.
Record sealing refers to state laws that allow civil or criminal records to be stored away from public access. Record sealing restricts access and conceals records from the general public and most background checks. However, sealed records may be accessed by law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, and the courts in certain circumstances. As a member of Attorneys On Retainer (“AOR”), we provide you with the legal representation needed to expunge and seal any records resulting from a self-defense incident.
What Expungement/Record Sealing Coverage Do We Offer?
The Attorneys On Retainer membership provides not only a top-tier legal defense but also essential access to post-conviction legal remedies, ensuring comprehensive support for our members at every stage of their legal journey. AOR provides members with up to $5,000 in legal representation coverage for expenses and fees related to any petition to seal a record, set aside a conviction, or expunge any conviction as permitted by relevant state law. This benefit is exclusively for self-defense-related incidents that occur after a member joins AOR. It provides peace of mind, ensuring that once the legal battle is over, steps can be taken to restore their record and build future opportunities. With this additional layer of protection, AOR members can confidently move forward knowing their rights and reputation are secure.
If you are an AOR member, you will receive representation from The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm for expungement/record-clearing after a self-defense legal matter.
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