You're going to be paying at least $150/hr. in most markets. Luckily, if you've met the requirements for expungement, filing the paperwork doesn't take very much attorney time.
Expungement attorneys take care of expunging your personal criminal records. They research whether you are eligible and if they think that you have a case. They can then offer advice and proceed with your case.
such expungement action is usually done by an attorney through the court
The cost of an attorney to perform a given task will vary widely by jurisdiction.
It depends on the offense. Call a lawyer or the District Attorney.
Probably not. Hire an attorney if you want an expungement.
The average cost for a simple will is around fifty dollars. The most an attorney would charge would be around one hundred dollars.
Your friend would have to contact an attorney to assist him with this expungement. It is not something that you could do yourself and it is going to cost money to do it. Usually you can have one expungement in a lifetime - so he might be able to qualify - he will have to check into it according to the laws of whatever state you are in.
Any legal process can be attempted "Pro Se" but if an attorney becomes involved it will cost you the hourly fee. Plus, there may well be some kind of filing charges to file the papers with the court.
refer the question to an attorney with regard to criminal record expungement...........
Either you, or your attorney, will have to follow up to ensure that the court's order of expungement is carried out.
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Using an attorney is not required by any court. Expungement of a criminal record is a criminal proceeding. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment, grants the right of self-representation in all criminal matters. However, the process of expunging a record, which varies by state, can be complex and confusing. In some states, it is just a matter of filing the required paperwork. In other states, it requires filing paperwork, collecting evidence, and arguing for expungement in front of a judge and against the arguments of a district attorney. So while you do not have to use an attorney, it may be wise to do so in some cases. If you wish to do it without an attorney, start by calling the court and asking if they have forms or petitions for expungement. Be aware that the word expungement has different meanings in different states. What is called expungement in California may be called record sealing, vacating, or setting aside a judgment in your state. If the court cannot provide the necessary paperwork, try calling your county's public defender or legal aid society. If that does not work, try calling your county's bar association and ask them if any lawyers do pro bono (free) expungement service. Most counties have a law library that also could provide information. If you have convictions in more than one state, make sure you research the expungement law of the other state or states prior to proceeding; filing in the wrong order may cost you eligibility in one of the states. Only attorneys are allowed to charge for legal advice, so be very cautious with dealing with anyone, especially over the internet, who charges for assistance.