Expungement & Record Sealing

Idaho Expungement and Record Sealing

Attorney Jared Martens, of Martens Law Office in Boise, assists the firm's clients in petitions for expungement or sealing of criminal records. If you have made a mistake and paid for it, or were a juvenile when convicted, you deserve, at some point, to be allowed to fully participate in society.

Expungement - what does it really do?

Through the process of expungement, all records relating to a person's arrest, trial or conviction are sealed from public view. If your records are expunged, you can apply for a job or rent an apartment, confident that the prospective employer or landlord will not be able to see your criminal record.

Who is eligible for expungement?

Many juvenile offenders will be eligible for expungement. Eligibility depends on the nature of the offense, the sentencing and the age of the offender at the time of the offense.

Adults may be eligible for expungement after the term of probation is completed. In a case where the offense was a felony such as grand theft, domestic battery, or felony DUI that cannot be expunged, a lawyer may be able to get the court to dismiss the charge or reduce it to a misdemeanor. The attorney will then petition the court for expungement and record sealing.

It is extremely important that a person convicted of a crime fulfill the requirements of probation. Any probation violation removes the opportunity for expungement.

If you were involved with the criminal justice system, and are interested in record sealing, speak to a lawyer at the first opportunity. Martens Law Office has weekend and evening appointments available, offers free initial consultations, and accepts credit cards. If you would like to speak with Mr. Martens, please contact the firm and arrange a free consultation. The firm's attorney and staff are committed to providing responsive and attentive client service.

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