Essex County Pretrial Diversion Attorney
Being charged with a crime can impact your future in adverse ways even if you are not actually convicted of that crime. Whether it is a career opportunity, an educational pursuit, a housing situation or a professional license application, background checks are used frequently in comparing candidates, and having a clean record becomes increasingly important as competition intensifies during difficult economic times.
An Excellent Opportunity to Erase a First Offense
In New Jersey, first-time offenders in minor criminal matters (such as drug misdemeanors, shoplifting incidents and other offenses) may qualify for special diversionary programs that prevent criminal conviction if completed successfully. Typically, if a person is compliant with the program and offense-free for a specified period of time — often six months or a year — he or she may qualify for record expungement that will essentially erase the charge from his or her history, depending on the type of charge involved.
However, it is important to note that successful completion of a diversionary program does not automatically remove a criminal charge. In order to clear his or her record, a person needs to actually petition a court, and this process calls for the help of a lawyer who understands how the expungement process works. That's where we come in. Contact us to learn more.
Record Expungement Attorney in Bergen County
At DeGrado Halkovich, LLC, we can answer all your questions about record expungement and pretrial intervention. We offer free case evaluations so we can determine if you meet the right qualifications for expungement. We handle all cases with complete discretion, and you will find our fees reasonable. Call us at 201-255-7314 or 800-691-2751.