Expunging a criminal record is essential for those who’ve paid their debt to society to be able to move on with their lives. Navigating the expungement process on your own can be quite difficult, however, which is why securing the representation of qualified criminal law firm is so important. In Hartford, Weingast Law provides clients indispensable legal advice on a number of issues, including everything you need to know about getting your record expunged.

Attorney Jeremy Weingast has experience with both state and federal cases thanks to his extensive background. Weingast has held many esteemed positions during his 35 years in the legal field, including Hartford Chief Prosecutor and Deputy Counsel for the late Governor Ella T. Grasso. He is also well-known in the community for his personalized approach to law, especially when it comes to something as serious as sealing arrest and conviction records from public view.

The first step towards expunging a record involves determining eligibility, which requires an evaluation of one’s case and all of the related facts. For instance, is the offense in question actually eligible to be expunged? In some states, only misdemeanors are eligible, while in others felonies may also be considered (in Connecticut, both misdemeanors and felonies can be expunged after a period of a few years). In addition, expunging some records can be a bit easier than others, such as drug offenses and crimes committed by juveniles. Clients should also be aware that expunged records can still appear in some places.

Weingast Law provides Hartford clients with dependable legal representation, whether you're seeking assistance with criminal law, DWI cases, or divorce and custody issues. Visit the firm online to learn more about criminal law and their many other areas of practice, or call (860) 233-1440 to go over the details of your case today.