Salem, Oregon, Expungement Attorney

Criminal Record Lawyer Serving Marion County and Surrounding Areas

"Criminal record expungement" means that a person's criminal record is actually physically destroyed. Expungement is not available under Oregon law as a way of erasing an arrest or conviction. What is available in many cases instead of expungement is a "set-aside." A criminal record set aside means that your criminal record is sealed and may not be viewed or used in any way against you unless very limited exceptions apply or very good reasons exist for disclosure.

If you have questions about expungement (set asides) and want to know whether you qualify for a criminal record set-aside, consult Salem, Oregon, expungement lawyer David DenHartigh, Attorney at Law. David is an experienced and friendly attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience to his name. David provides effective representation help with criminal record set-asides.

The Benefits of a Criminal Record Set-Aside

The primary benefit of setting aside a criminal record is that you may legally state that you have never been convicted of a crime. This is a tremendous benefit for job seekers and people who find themselves the subject of a background check for any reason. This is true under Oregon's set-aside law, even though true expungement (destruction) of the record is not possible.

Eligibility for Criminal Record Set-Asides

Oregon's law regarding criminal record set-asides is very specific. It requires careful reading and analysis to determine if a specific individual and a specific record qualifies for a set-aside. It is usually possible to apply for a set-aside from outside the state, and attorney David DenHartigh has substantial experience providing effective service to out-of-state clients.

Examples of some convictions that may or may not be set aside are:

• A second conviction within 10 years may not be set aside
• Traffic crimes may not be set aside
• Sex crimes may not be set aside
• Serious felony convictions may not be set aside

These are only a few examples. There is no substitute for consulting a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer to get clear information about your specific circumstances.

To make an appointment to meet with Salem criminal defense lawyer David DenHartigh, call 503-664-4613 or contact David online