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9 Reasons to Expunge or Seal Your Record
Akron, Ohio Employment
It is common for Akron, Ohio Employers to do back ground checks. A criminal record can cause you to be denied a job, loss a job, or be denied promotions.
Professional License
Most professional license require a criminal record check
Education
A criminal record may prevent you from receiving student loans, student grants or prevent you from participating in student work programs.
Housing
It is common for Landlords in Akron, Ohio to do background checks. Landlords can deny you housing if they discovery you have a criminal record
Loans
You may denied loans or subject to high interest rates with a criminal record
Insurance
You may incur high insurance premiums with a criminal record
Gun Ownership
You may not be able to own a gun in Akron, Ohio or your right to own a gun may be severely restricted
Working with Youth
If you will work with youth, including volunteer programs, it is commonly required to submit to a background check
Government Assistance
A criminal record may disqualify you from government assistance programs With an expungement of a criminal record, you can go forward with life without being haunted by a prior conviction or having to disclose a criminal record. Expungements can provide you a clean slate, piece of mind, and the freedom to pursue career opportunities that may not have been available with a criminal record. |
Akron, Ohio Expungement and Sealing of Criminal Records
In Ohio, the legal process for expungement of records and sealing of criminal records occur at the same time. The Ohio Expungement Statue allows a person to have any and all references to prior criminal records cleared and their court file sealed. The statutes authorizing expungement are Ohio Revised Code, sections 2953.32 and 2953.52. A record expungement and sealing of criminal records can remove: charges filed; dismissed charges; not guilty findings; acquittals; no bills by grand jury; bail forfeitures; as well as criminal convictions, in minor misdemeanor cases, misdemeanor cases, and felony cases. Read more below.
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You will be represented by attorneys. Only an Akron, Ohio attorney can handle all aspects of an Ohio expungement and sealing of records. We provide expungement services in all of Ohio, especially in Akron, Ohio. Our law firm has been in business since 1988 and our expungement attorneys are licensed to practice law throughout the State of Ohio. As Akron, Ohio expungement lawyers, we will guide you through the process of filing a petition for expungement. We will be there to handle any objections from the prosecutor or issues raised by the court. We will go with you, or on your behalf, to all hearings and present skillful arguments.
Our rates are reasonable, and we accept all credit cards. We provide you a free consultation and then after researching your case, we’ll provide a flat fee with no hidden cost.
If you live outside of the State of Ohio, we can represent you.
For more information about expungement and Sealing of records in Akron, Ohio, request a free expungement consultation
Don’t let a criminal record ruin your life, your family, or your career future. You can’t afford to put off hiring an experienced expungement lawyer. Contact our law firm for a confidential and free consultation to determine if you are eligible for an expungement and sealing of your record. www.ohioexpungementlaw.com
Akron Ohio Court Resources
Here are some resources that may help you gather the information we'll need to do a full case consultation:
Akron, Ohio is located in SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO which includes (Cities of Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Green, Hudson, Macedonia, Munroe Falls, New Franklin, Norton, Stow, Tallmadge, and Twinsburg; Villages of Boston Heights, Clinton, Lakemore, Mogadore, Northfield, Pininsula, Reminderville, Richfield, and Silver Lake; Townships of Bath, Boston, Copley, Coventry, Northfield Center, Richfield, Sagamore Hills, Springfield, and Twinsburg; Other communities of Franklin, Green, Hudson, Norton, Northampton, Portage, Stow, Montrose-Ghent, Pigeon Creek, Portage Lakes, Ghent, Hammond’ Corners and Montrose)
Court of Common Pleas
Summit County Court of Common Pleas
205 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308
Municipal Court
Akron Municipal Court
217 South High Street
Akron, Ohio, 44308
Barberton Municipal Court
576 West Park Avenue
Barberton, OH 44203
Stow Municipal Court
4400 Courthouse Dr.
Stow OH 44224
Mayor’s Court
Boston Heights Mayor's Court
45 E Boston Mills Rd.
Boston Heights, OH 44236
Cuyahoga Falls Mayor's Court
2310 Second St.
Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221
Fairlawn Mayor's Court
3487 South Smith Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Macedonia Mayor's Court
9691 Valleyview Road
Macedonia, OH 44056
Northfield Mayor's Court
10455 Northfield Road
Northfield, OH 44067
Peninsula Mayor's Court
1582 Main St.
Peninsula, OH 44264
Richfield Mayor's Court
4410 W Streetsboro Rd.
Richfield, OH 44286
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