Re: Expungement

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On 4/17/08, Vee Brown wrote:
> When I was 18 years old, I was convicted of a felony for
> forgery. Some guys that I knew came into the store that I
> worked at and wanted to use a credit card number they had.
> I rung them up and let them use it. It was a few hundred
> dollars not over $1,000.00. Along with them I was charged
> with forgery, I dont know how their cases played out but I
> do know that one of them their case was dismissed. I fully
> cooperated with the detective and everything. I told my
> part in it and I thought that would help. I couldnt afford
> an attorney so I had a public defender who did not do his
> job at all. By this being my first and only crime (to this
> day) i was given 3 years probation. I successfully
> completed probation and was released. My probation officer
> had even told me that I should have at the maximum been
> charged with misdemeanor theft....Its been a few years
> since then and I didnt realize how that one mistake would
> affect my life, children and career. I would like to know
> if anyone has any information as to how I can either get
it
> sealed or something, anything! Thanks for your help...P.S
> this is my first time on this site not sure if I am
posting
> on the right chatboard...

Your possible options depend on the state you live in.
Your best chance is to see a lawyer in your state.
It will be a good investment. Call your local bar
association and explain what your legal need is and ask for
a referral. Or, you might just call a few lawyers and
explain your situation.

Other possibilities include:

You also may qualify for legal aid assistance depending on
your income;

If you belong to a church, ask the pastor/priest/rabbi,
etc., for advice.