Past crimes that appear on Colorado criminal records can sometimes come to light at the worst possible time and have a negative affect on a very important area of your life. Past crimes can show up on a background check and affect your ability to get a new job or promotion, buy a gun, sign a lease, or secure financial aid to continue your education.
What most people don't know is that there are some sections of your criminal record that could be sealed and certain crimes that may be eligible for expungement, which will prevent them from showing up on criminal background checks and keep them from having a negative effect on you in the future. In order to determine if you are eligible for expungements or sealings, you'll need to consult with a criminal defense attorney.
How a Colorado Attorney Can Help Seal Your Criminal Record
An experienced Colorado lawyer can thoroughly examine your criminal record to determine which, if any, or your past convictions or charges may be eligible to be cleared. Not all crimes are eligible for expungements or sealings and some must remain visible on your record for a specific time period before they can be cleared.
An experienced lawyer will be able to quickly determine exactly which offenses could potentially be removed from your Colorado criminal record and immediately file the petition with the necessary court in order to get the process underway. Your Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney will closely monitor the entire process from the initial filing of the appropriate paperwork all the way through the notification process to ensure that the crimes that have been cleared from your record will no longer affect you moving forward.
Contact a Colorado Expungement Attorney
If you've been experiencing problems with background checks or have had issues qualifying for jobs or loans due to crimes or charges that occurred in the distant past, reach out to a qualified Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to see if those offending items could possibly be cleared from you criminal record.
Contact the law firm of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. or call 719-387-0616 for a free initial consultation.
