Ohio Expungement Testimonials
Client stories of redemption and second chances
We are honored to represent our clients in one of the most important decisions they will make – sealing a past criminal record. If you are living with a criminal conviction from an Ohio court, you know the anxiety that comes with a background check by an employer or potential landlord, a basic internet search by a friend or loved one, or the constant reminder every election season because your voting rights have been suspended.
Just like you, our clients have made poor choices and have lived with those choices for years. Each of them took the first step of putting that mistake behind them forever, but the key is they took the step, which is half the battle.
Our team plays an important role in the expungement process. We know the courts, the process and even anticipate the strategies that the prosecutors will use to deny the expungement application. We use this experience to craft a strategy that even the toughest judges and prosecutors in Ohio find compelling. This experience has been invaluable to some of our clients and as you’ll read below, our expertise was exactly what they needed to win their case.
CLEAN SLATE
I worked with Gregory B. Mathews to get an expungement on two separate occasions, and he successfully secured an expungement both times. I now have clean slate, thanks to the skill and experience of Mathews & Gill. From the beginning, the process was easy and any issues or questions I had were answered honestly. I was impressed with how seriously Gregory B. Mathews, researched and prepared for my somewhat challenging and unique case. His professionalism was evident in all phases. I couldn’t be more pleased!
"Very Pleased
I am very pleased with the assistance I received in submitting my expungement request. Although I have lived in another state for 9 years, the process was very timely and seamless without me having to return to Ohio to complete. Sarah, paralegal to Mr. Mathews, was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Thank you very much.
"Responsive and Swift
It was a pleasure working with Attorney Mathews and his staff at www.OhioExpungementLaw.com They were very responsive and took swift action and went above and beyond to successfully expunge my record. I paid a flat rate for the service and my case ended up being more complex than originally thought and they didn’t charge anything additional. I can’t speak highly enough of this firm. I highly recommend!
"Don’t Try To Do This Yourself
I would like to thank the staff and Attorney Mathews for your hard work on my behalf.
The staff at Mathews & Gill were all very professional and pleasant to work with, from even the initial contact. I tried to get my case expunged before from a previous law firm I consulted several years before. Unfortunately, the law firm could not represent me. So I filed on my own – that was a futile experience and not successful. I was grateful that Mathews & Gill agreed to represent me. I turned in all documentation that they asked for in a timely manner, and they did the rest. They kept me informed every step of the way. I was impressed by the level of expertise they had with expungement cases. I was also very relieved when the judge granted my expungement request and I was able to move forward and given a fresh start.
"Very Appreciative!
Please convey our thanks and appreciation to Attorney Matthews and I also thank you again for helping us with a situation that has crippled my husband for 50+ years. He is ecstatic and can’t believed he is finally free!!!! We thank God for you and pray God’s continued blessings on your lives!!!!!! You truly have made a difference in ours!!!!!!
"Fast paste services, very pleased!
Sam, was very pleasant and informative. She was professional and treated me with respect. All my questions were answered very fast and timely manner. My records are sealed and am looking for a new beginning!!!!
I will recommend Mathews & Gill to anyone!
"Successful Expungement on a Difficult Case
I would just like to thank both Attorney Greg Mathews and paralegal Sam for all their help. My case was difficult to say the least but they went above and beyond the call to achieve the results I wanted. I would encourage anyone interested in sealing an old criminal record to contact them.
I never really believed I would be able to escape my past mistakes but Attorney Mathews was relentless and he convinced the Judge to give me another chance. Greg was honest with me about my odds and I always knew where I stood. There is no risk in contacting www.OhioExpungementLaw.com if your case has a low chance of success because they will tell you before taking your money. A criminal record can be a heavy weight to carry and if there is a chance to leave it behind I assure you it’s worth the risk.
"Successful Expungement on a Difficult Case
I would just like to thank both Attorney Greg Mathews and paralegal Sam for all their help. My case was difficult to say the least but they went above and beyond the call to achieve the results I wanted. I would encourage anyone interested in sealing an old criminal record to contact them.
I never really believed I would be able to escape my past mistakes but Attorney Mathews was relentless and he convinced the Judge to give me another chance. Greg was honest with me about my odds and I always knew where I stood. There is no risk in contacting www.OhioExpungementLaw.com if your case has a low chance of success because they will tell you before taking your money. A criminal record can be a heavy weight to carry and if there is a chance to leave it behind I assure you it’s worth the risk.
"Very Pleased! Wonderful Service!
I am a legal professional whose entire life was almost ruined. This tragedy and arrest record have been looming in the back of my mind for years. I am a single mother and this could have ruined my career and my sons life!! I called and first spoke with Gregory B. Mathews, Esq., who was very attentive, professional and answered all of my questions. I retained his law firm to expunge this record.
Sam, Paralegal to Mr. Mathews immediately contacted me, requested the docs she needed from me, and expedited the entire process!! She even put me on a payment plan for the attorney/filing fees and costs. She has a wonderful and genuine helpful attitude, professional mannerism and she reflects such efficiency in her work that within 2 months my record was expunged! She emailed me the letter granting the Expungement. The record of that past nightmare that haunts me, ERASED!! Also, Sam sent requests to several background companies to delete my profile pic and arrest record from multiple mugshot websites!! That is a HUGE deal, as your mugshot is on every website around!!!
I would recommend Mathews & Gill, LLP to EVERYONE who needs to clean up the past so that they can move on with their future!! They are professional, do not judge, are very efficient and basically a pleasure to work with. I am very pleased of the outcome and the wonderful service they provided me in this matter.
"Seamless Process with the help of www.ohioexpungementlaw.com
Almost 20 years ago, I made a horrible mistake, something that I would regret for years to come. But I discovered www.ohioexpungementlaw.com from an internet search.
Attorney Mathews and his paralegal, Sam, helped walk me through the whole expungement process, it was pretty seamless. Attorney Mathews even appeared on my behalf due to living out of state so I did not have to return to Ohio to complete the expungement process. Kudos go out to Sam the paralegal to Attorney Mathews for all of the emails that I sent and for answering multiple questions from me. They were able to get my case expunged for me and it is something that I feel repairs my name and allows me to move forward in my career! I would definitely recommend www.ohioexpungementlaw.com and the law firm Mathews & Gill!
"I highly recommend Greg
I hired Greg to possibly seal a F5 felony. I had a previous conviction that courts sometimes say exclude me from being able to seal any records. Greg was honest with me and let me know that he could not guarantee success but that he was willing to work hard to help me. He was well prepared for the court hearing, and the court ruled to seal the record. 🙂 This was a very stressful and embarrassing process to go through, however, Greg was easy to work with and didn’t make me feel dumb for my past mistakes. It was and is clear to me that Greg cares about his clients. I highly recommend Greg.
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Highly Recommend
Mathews & Gill were very professional and very responsive with my expungement case. Great service. Highly recommend them!
"Forever Grateful
Do not hesitate to call Attorney Greg Mathews and his staff. I first contacted them in May 2017. I’m a very private person. I knew I wanted to get my case sealed but was reluctant and nervous – so I put it off. Bad move on my part! I contacted Greg again this year (2019) to finally get my record sealed once and for all. Greg and his staff explained everything and helped me every step of the way – now my record is sealed! They made it so easy. Looking back, I wished I followed through on this earlier. If you’re ready to get your life back, CALL GREG NOW and you will not be disappointed!! I found they are trustworthy and very respectful. Thanks to Greg and his Staff, I got my life back!
"Without having to travel to Ohio
As a former felon, I would like to take a moment and explain my circumstance. I had the unfortunate luck of being pulled over in Ohio in 2012 and was in possession of 5lbs of marijuana. My Arizona medical card was of no help. I was charged with felony possession of marijuana. After 3 years I was told I could get the felony expunged. My search began. Being in Arizona I searched the internet and had much difficulty in finding an attorney to help with clearing this matter up either in Ohio or Arizona. Somebody steered me to NORMAL (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) they were more than willing to handle my case and said it would cost $2,000.00 . That seemed pretty steep but I really wanted this record sealed and behind me. While contemplating what NORMAL had told me I searched once again on the internet. There I found an add for www.OhioExpuntementLaw.com who advertised they specialized in felony expungement. I called and was connected to Marcus an associate in the firm. He was easy to communicate with and quoted a price that was way below that of NORMAL. They asked for only a part of the fee up front which fit my budget well. With my own due diligence, I responded to whatever was asked, mostly getting my paperwork filled out and returned to them as fast as I could. Without me having to travel to Ohio, Marcus handled everything and within 3 months Marcus called and informed me my felony was expunged and my file would be sealed. What a good feeling of relief to have that behind me. And knowing that from then on I could go on with my life with the stigma of what a poor choice caused was forever behind me and I felt like a complete citizen once again. I want thank the law firm of Mathews & Gill and the professionalism of Marcus and suggest to anyone wanting to clear up their record in Ohio to give them a call and hopefully you also can feel the comfort of knowing that part of your life is sealed for the rest of your life. Thank you once again for all your assistance in this matter and hope my experience and testimonial can help more citizens clear up their record also.
"My new go-to for legal services
It was a pleasure working with Marcus and the rest of the team at Matthews & Gill LLP. They exceeded my expectations by providing convenience, speed, and successful execution. Moving forward they will be my go to for all legal services.
"Thank you FMM&G
My criminal record was causing me serious trouble in trying to get gainful employment. All I could get was part time minimum wage jobs and would even get looked over by those once they did a background check. Thanks to help I received from FMM&G I can now move on with this black mark removed and finally get a decent career.
"Truly grateful
Over 20 years ago I made a bad decision that ended in a felony charge, and has followed me around like a black cloud. This past year I looked into expunging this, and reached out to www.OhioExpungementLaw.com of the law firm of Mathews & Gill to assist me in closing the chapter on this mistake that did not reflect me as a person. Today I received the news that my expungement has been granted. I’ve heard the expression “like a weight being lifted off my shoulders”, and today I can say I know what that feels like. I would like to thank Attorney Mathews, Marcus, and the whole team at Mathews & Gill for helping me with this matter and clearing the way for the next chapters in my life. Although this was a nerve-wracking process, the team guided me every step of the way, and kept me up to date with updates as the process played out. I am truly very grateful for your help.
"I felt confident….
When it came to something such as an expungement that will greatly impact my future, I wanted an attorney who knows the ins and outs of expungement law represent me rather than someone who may handle an occasional expungement. I opted for Attorney Mathews due to his expertise in this area of law. I saw no benefit in hiring a local lawyer since expungement laws are state laws. I appreciate the straightforward pricing available on the website. The first law office in which I inquired arranged a consultation for a hefty price which I felt uneasy about. I then spoke to Attorney Mathews’ paralegal, and was blown-away by his extensive knowledge regarding the intricacies of Ohio expungement laws and all the potential outcomes of my case. After speaking to Marcus, I felt confident this was the law office for me. He was incredibly professional–he was careful not to offer any false hope or promises and put no pressure on me to move forward if I wasn’t ready. The court in which my case occurred is very quick and the process took no more than 2 months from start to finish. Attorney Mathews successfully petitioned for my appearance to be waived which was one of the most important aspects of my case for me since I am so busy. They made the process so simple for me that I never even got the pleasure of personally meeting either of them. I would love to thank them in person for the excellent work they do!
In Appreciation, – M.H.
"Capable and Professional
I recently hired Mathews and Gill LLP (OhioExpungementLaw.com) to represent me in an expungement matter. From the very first phone call I made to them, I could tell how capable and professional they are. I worked directly with Marcus, a paralegal at the firm, and he was clear and concise with the direction that my case was heading. I will be referring them to anyone I come in contact with, and have already referred the firm twice.
"I would not hesitate to work with Ohioexpungementlaw.com
The law firm of MATHEWS & GILL LLP changed my life after they were able to have my criminal record expunged. I had to put off finishing my degree in medicine due to my past record. Although I strayed from my original career path and became successful in business, there was always that personal goal that was left uncompleted. I saw their advertisement and read many testimonials from others who they helped get records expunged and sealed.
I decided to contact the firm and see if they could get my criminal record expunged. The process was almost effortless. The staff was very professional and non-judgmental, and very encouraging. They wrote a brief on my behalf and submitted documents in support. Two days before I was to appear in court, I received a call. The call literally changed my life. My attorney met with the prosecutor and Judge. The court made its decision based upon our brief and my attorney’s argument, and I did not have to appear before the judge. My case was granted. Now, after 27 years, I will pursue that goal to finish my degree in the medical field.
I cannot express how grateful I am to the law firm of MATHEWS & GILL LLP. I would highly encourage anyone out there to not hesitate and let these professional Attorneys, and their staff, help you change your life, the way they did mine.
"Definitely Worth It
Attorney Greg Matthews and his paralegal Sam are the best at what they do. I was from another state, but had made a mistake in Ohio years ago that was affecting my ability to pursue a new career. My case was met with stiff opposition, but Greg and Sam prepared a strong argument for my expungement. At the oral hearing both the prosecution and the judge ultimately ruled in my favor. Greg told me before the hearing that he hates to lose and was going to give it his all, and I can assure everyone that he means what he says. This is a great team and they possess a high understanding of the inner workings of Ohio expungement law. They are only a phone call away and are definitely worth talking to because it could open up new doors for your future.
"Professional, communicative and caring.
They provided top-notch service and made the entire process of expungement as painless as possible. I would recommend them to anyone.
"Everything about my experience with the attorney and staff was phenomenal
When I first learned about the expungement laws being updated, I was filled with doubt. I reached out to two other local attorneys to discuss if I qualified for getting my record sealed. They seemed upset that I had wasted their time. I persisted further and came across Ohio Expungement Law This persistence paid off. Marcus, a paralegal in the office, is a great communicator and was very prompt in answering all my questions. They helped me expunge two felonies and five misdemeanors in multiple counties and cases. I highly recommend this team. When I went to the court hearings with Attorney Greg Mathews, the judge made it a point to explain to me that he has never seen such a capable and thorough representation for this type of matter. If you have an old mistake from the past that keeps rearing its ugly head, I recommend reaching out to Attorney Mathews and Marcus for a conversation on how they can help. They helped change my life and make my future much brighter.
"Many firms wouldn’t return my call
Attorney Mathews achieved outstanding results in my expungement matter!
Many firms I called did not even want to consider taking my case. Attorney Mathews’ paralegal answered the phone when I called, and he was immediately warm and receptive. He promised to look further into the issue at hand, and sure enough, I received a call back from Attorney Mathews in less than 24 hours. Mr. Mathews gave me a detailed explanation of what he would try to accomplish for me and of the process overall. After signing up with the firm, I was regularly and promptly communicated with, and I always had a very clear idea of what to expect next in my case.
The court hearings went smoothly as well – Attorney Mathews was thoroughly prepared each and every time, and he communicated courteously and effectively with the Prosecutor and the Judge in order to obtain the best result in my case. I appreciated that Attorney Mathews was always cordial with everyone while still accomplishing a great outcome. My expungement was ultimately granted, and I am incredibly grateful to be starting over with a clean slate. I thank Attorney Mathews and his team for their wonderful service – they are true professionals and passionate about what they do! If you are seeking an excellent expungement attorney, look no further!”
"I highly recommend attorney Greg for expungement/sealing cases, he is highly professional and helpful. I find that attorney Greg is not just effective but very organized and he understands your problem and what you are going through and provide you the legal help you need. It is very important to seal your criminal convictions as it may have very adverse effect in job hiring/background check process but with attorney Gerg’s help this can be done professionally, I heartily thanks Gerg and team for helping me.
"Minor Mistake Now Cleared!
After a long time with the same company, I began to look for a new job and knew that a background check could hold me back due to a minor mistake I made years ago. The team at OhioExpungementLaw.com supported me at each step of the way and represented me during the expungement hearing because I live in another state. Thanks especially to Greg and Sam for your help!
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Are you ready to take the first step too?
If you are tired of living in the shadows, for fear someone may find out about your youthful indiscretions, the laws in Ohio were designed to provide grace and give you hope. Our team can help! Start with a free online consultation to see if you are eligible. After we’ve received your information, one of our team members will reach out and provide information about moving forward with your expungement application.
