Pittsburgh Expungement Lawyer - Attorney Frank Walker

Expunging/Clearing an Arrest or Criminal Record in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

If you have ever been arrested of a crime, the record of the arrest is still accessible, even if you were never convicted. In fact, if you went through the grueling process of being accused of a crime, questioned by police, arrested for the crime, fingerprinted and the charges were eventually dropped or withdrawn (nolle-prossed) or you were found not guilty/acquitted by a judge or jury of your peers, the record of the entire process will show up on your background check by en employer.

Additionally, previous charges and arrests that never led to a conviction are not only accessible through a background check by an employer, but also available to your family, friends and neighbors on a public docket search. Imagine being turned down for employment, gun permit, higher education, financial loans or other privileges afforded to the citizens of the Commonwealth simply because you were arrested, but never convicted.

This harsh reality is known to many people simply because they failed to have the evidence of an arrest or acquittal expunged or cleared from their record.

What is an Expungement?

Under Pennsylvania law, a person may have the record of arrests, acquittals and, in some limited circumstances, convictions for minor offense removed from their background. All criminal cases remain a matter of public record until a motion for expungement has been filed in the Department of Court Records, Criminal Division, and is granted by an order of court from the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.

Why Hire an Attorney for an Expungement?

Hiring a criminal defense attorney to handle your expungement is vital since the paperwork and filing requirements are strict and very particularized. Additionally, there are some charges and records that are not able to be expunged due to the constant change in th e controlling case law. You need an attorney experienced with the expungement process and all the nuances that may arise throughout the filing and response period.

Put your mind at ease: Let Pittsburgh attorney Frank Walker review your records and advise you on which records are able to be expunged and guide you through the entire process.

Contact Pittsburgh Expungement Lawyer Frank Walker today at 412.281.5423 or 412.401.1764 to schedule your free consultation.