Sealing / Expunging Records
Colorado Lawyers Helping You Clear or Seal Your Record
Individuals who have been wrongfully accused of a crime, acquitted of charges, had charges dismissed, successfully completed a deferred judgment and sentence, diversion program, or deferred prosecution may be eligible to have all police and court records sealed or expunged. Getting these records sealed forbids anyone, except the court and police, to access those records. Many juvenile delinquency cases can be sealed.
Sealing criminal records can be a complex process, if you think you may be eligible, contact the attorneys at Fuicelli & Lee, PC. Our experienced team will file the necessary lawsuits to have the records sealed which will protect your privacy and fully clear your name. We can have the records removed from your criminal history so that anyone who inquires will be told there is “no such record for that person present.” While the criminal records don’t just disappear from the court house they are sealed, or expunged, and a very limited number of people are allowed access.
Individuals who are eligible for having their records expunged or sealed:
- Charges were dismissed, either outright, or as a part of a plea bargain
- Acquitted, or found not guilty, after a trial
- Arrested, but no charges were filed
- The case was dismissed for a guilty plea in another case
- Convicted or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent
In the summer of 2007, Colorado law changed tomake individuals convicted of certain low level felony and misdemeanor drug offenses eligible for sealing as well. If you were convicted of a drug offense, and it has been more than ten years, contact one of our experienced attorneys for a free case evaluation to determine whether or not you are eligible.
If you think you may fit into one of these categories, call or e-mail the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Fuicelli & Lee, PC. They will use their experience to get you the best possible outcome for your situation.
