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9 Reasons to Expunge or Seal Your Record
Columbus, Ohio Employment
It is common for Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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. |
Columbus, 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.
Why use OhioExpungementLaw.com?
You will be represented by attorneys. Only a Columbus, Ohio attorney can handle all aspects of an Ohio expungement and sealing of records. We provide expungement services in all of Ohio, especially in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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
Columbus Ohio Court Resources
Here are some resources that may help you gather the information we'll need to do a full case consultation:
Columbus, Ohio is located in FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO which includes the Cities of Bexley, Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview Heights, Grove City, Hilliard, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, and Worthington; Villages of Brice, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Harrisburg, Lockbourne, Marble Cliff, Minerva Park, New Albany, Obetz, Riverlea, Urbancrest and Valleview; Townships of Blendon, Brown, Clinton, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Mifflin, Norwich, Perry, Plain, Pleasant, Prairie, Sharon, Truro, Washington; Other communities of Amlin, Blacklick, Blacklick Estates, Darbydale, Flint, Galloway, Georgesville, Huber Ridge, Lake Darby, Lincoln Village, and New Rome
Court of Common Pleas
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Franklin County Hall of Justice
369 S. High Street, 6th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Municipal Court
Franklin County Municipal Court
Municipal Building
375 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215-4554
Mayor’s Court
Bexley Mayor's Court
2242 E Main St.
Bexley, OH 43209
Brice Mayor’s Court
5990 Columbus St
Brice, OH 43109
Canal Winchester Mayor's Court
36 S High St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Dublin Mayor's Court
6565 Commerce Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43017
Gahanna Mayor's Court
200 S Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
Grandview Heights Mayor's Court
1016 Grandview Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
Grove City Mayor's Court
3360 Park St.
Grove City, OH 43123
Groveport Mayor's Court
655 Blacklick St.
Groveport, OH 43125
Harrisburg Mayor’s Court
1092 High St
Harrisburg, OH 43126
Hilliard Mayor's Court
3800 Municipal Way
Hilliard, OH 43026
Marble Cliff Mayor’s Court
1600 Fernwood Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
Minerva Park Mayor’s Court
2829 Minerva Lake Road
Columbus, OH 43231
New Albany Mayor's Court
99 West Main Street
New Albany, OH 43054
Obetz Mayor's Court
4175 Alum Creek Dr.
Obetz, OH 43207
Reynoldsburg Mayor's Court
7232 E Main
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Upper Arlington Mayor's Court
3600 Tremont Rd.
Upper Arlington OH 43221
Valleyview Mayor's Court
432 N Richardson Avenue
Valleyview, OH 43204
Westerville Mayor's Court
21 S State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
Whitehall Mayor's Court
360 S Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, OH 43213
Worthington Mayor's Court
6550 N High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
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