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The expungement process has long been complicated in California. In some ways, you can't get a true expungement, like you would in other states – or, at least, you have not been able to in the past. For instance, if the conviction came with a prison sentence, expungement has traditionally been pr...

The job market can be very competitive. Every little detail matters. When you're looking for employment, you become very conscious of things that may be holding you back. Having a permanent record – for drug charges, for instance – can stop you from getting a job. Many employers will run backgrou...

Expungement is a process sometimes used by those who have a criminal record. They want to clear the record, and so they seek to have it expunged. This is also sometimes referred to as sealing the record. Often, people assume that this means that the record has been erased. It no longer exists. Bu...

While a completely clean record may not be achievable in California, a considerable cleanup of one's record might be. Reviewing expungement eligibility and conditions can help you decide if an expungement is worth seeking in your case. State definition of expungement Before getting too deep into ...