POST CONVICTION RELIEF LAWYERS
If you are being affected by a past criminal conviction, you may have a chance to take it off your record, potentially modify the terms or standing of the conviction, or expunging the conviction to your benefit. There are several methods of changing the criminal conviction on your record through post conviction relief. Post Conviction Relief in many cases can make a difference in how an old conviction affects your employment, your immigration status, or licensing. For a better understanding of how Post Conviction Relief can help you, talk to a Post Conviction Relief Attorney today.
Post Conviction Relief is the terminology referred to the act of reopening a case and changing the outcome on its record.
This practice is becoming more common now that the enforcement of immigration has become more of a priority in this country. As well, many are finding that many licensing requirements are being affected by past criminal convictions.
An expungement can be done pro-per (by the person themselves without the use of an attorney) usually, however, it is beneficial to at the least consult with an attorney about whether an expungement is right for you and whether there are better options than expungement considering your needs. As well aa lawyer can properly prepare your motion for an expungement and either prepare you to stand before the judge or the expungement lawyer can stand in your place and represent you in the expungement hearing.
For information and assistance by a expungement lawyer in California and Greater Los Angeles area, please visit the Law Offices of Ramiro J. LLuis at Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer.
Expungement is the legal process
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What Can Be Expunged
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