Expungement Ohio

Expungement Attorney Columbus Ohio

Use Ohio Expungement Law to Put Your Past Behind You.

Expungement in Ohio removes your criminal history from public record searches. After a $50 fee and a short wait a Judge can order all public access to your record be removed. Jobs, housing and other groups may try to search you. Protect yourself from past mistakes.

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An Expungement Application is Made by Filing a Motion at the Clerk of Courts where you Went to Court for your Criminal Case. We can help.

Ohio law allows for most convictions, even felonies, to be removed from your record by requesting a hearing before a Judge where testimony is taken to determine whether or not an applicant is eligible. If eligible, a Judge may grant the request. 

Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney Brandon Shroy has been successfully fighting to protect the rights of Ohio's citizens since 2006 in and around Franklin County. Let him use his experience to wipe away records that are holding you back.

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+ What felonies can be expunged in Ohio?

Any felony that is not a felony of the first or second degree, a crime of violence or a sex offense is likely eligible to expunge or seal. There are exceptions and details that need to be reviewed by an attorney but these are the general rules all Ohio courts follow.

+ What criminal charges can be expunged in Ohio?

The majority of criminal charges are now eligible to seal under Ohio law. However, high level felonies (1st and 2nd degree), OVI and other traffic offenses, and crimes of violence are not eligible. Almost all misdemeanors can be expunged.

+ How do I get my record expunged in Ohio?

A motion to seal is filed with the Court where records are kept. This triggers a background check and a hearing in front of a judge. There is a $50 fee mandatory by law to seal a record of conviction. The final step is a hearing in front of a judge who has discretion to grant the motion to seal and order all agencies to seal records.

+ Who keeps track of your record for the police?

A successful motion to seal a record results in a court order to remove your name from public view and seal your arrest records in the database of the police department and Bureau of Criminal Investigations. If your motion for expungement is denied, you may be unable to re-file in the future under Ohio law. Maximize your chances of getting your record sealed and obtaining relief from past mistakes with an attorney who knows the law and the courts.

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Brandon Shroy has spent years helping his clients expunge and seal their criminal records in Central Ohio.

As your attorney, Brandon Shroy will utilize his extensive criminal defense experience and leverage his reputation as an aggressive litigator to fight on your behalf and deliver the best possible outcome.

Brandon practices in all Central Ohio courts including the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal courts and Mayor's courts.

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