Bowling Green, OH Expungement Lawyer, Criminal Record Sealing

Are you searching for a Record Sealing Attorney or Expungement Lawyer in Bowling Green, Ohio? Everyone knows you do not want to mess around when it comes to background checks. Having a misdemeanor on your record, or even worse, a felony, can absolutely mean the difference between getting hired or getting turned away by prospective employers.

Today’s employers are becoming more and more meticulous about who they hire. They also have more and more applicants to choose from. Suppose you and another equally qualified individual applies for a position; you have a criminal charge show up on your background check and the other applicant does not. Who do you think is going to get the position? Exactly! That is why it is imperative that you have an experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer to guide you through the Expungement process and assure the best possible results in your case.

You may be wondering whether you can handle an expungement case on your own? Well, maybe. But, they say, “he who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer.” Consider this, when the Judge asks, “Why does your interest in having your record sealed outweigh the government’s interest in maintaining the record?” will you be prepared with an appropriate answer? Do you even understand what this question means? This is one of many things you should be prepared to handle before appearing before the judge,

In fact, there are issues that you want to be aware of even prior to filing a petition to seal a record. For example, there are various waiting periods associated with the Expungement / Record Sealing process. What constitutes the final disposition date, and in turn, the expungement eligibility date, varies from case to case. Also, there are various restrictions regarding the type of offense that can be sealed and the amount of offenses you can have on your record before being disqualified. You do not want to file prematurely!

Moreover, Ohio Expungement Laws / Ohio Record Sealing Laws change frequently. There were significant changes made as recently as 2017!

You need an Ohio Expungement Lawyer who is familiar with the Expungement process in Bowling Green, Ohio and neighboring jurisdictions. Attorney Schuman is very familiar with the various eligibility requirements and the process to get a criminal charge successfully sealed.

Please feel free to call Attorney Schuman now to find out if you are eligible (419) 352-9999.