Michigan Expungement Cases

 Explained:       Expunge, “Vacate” a Conviction, or “Seal” a Record  

 

In Michigan, per Section 782.621, after 5 years, most convictions are eligible to be “expunged” which means the record will also be “sealed”. To Set Aside a Conviction, or Vacate the Conviction, means it will show as “Dismissed”.


There are several ways to remove Criminal Convictions, or Expunge and Seal a Misdemeanor of Felony from your record:


1. Motion to set aside conviction via the Michigan Expungement Statute and removed from your record;
2. A direct appeal with remand to take the matter under advisement for dismissal and removed from your record;
3. A motion for relief from judgment, asking that the conviction be vacated and removed from your record;
4. A due process motion alleging a failure in prior proceedings entitling to vacate the conviction and remove it from your record;
5. Other various forms of motion asking the court to seal the file or remove the conviction from your record.

Why anyone eligible should seek an Expungement Attorney or Lawyer:

A criminal record commonly prevents an individual from:

  • Gaining or keeping employment
  • Citizenship being granted
  • International Travel (even to Canada or Mexico)
  • Obtaining housing
  • Being accepted into certain College Programs – (Post Grad out of the question)
  • Running for any kind of Public Office

Testimonials:

Chris G of Warren, MI a truck driver had 3 crimes on his Record
He was barred from traveling from the U.S. to Canada, causing
a demotion and pay reduction.


Within 3 months, we removed all 3 crimes from his record and restored
his ability to travel to Canada.


Tony P, of New Baltimore, MI had a bad felony on his record that prohibited
a promotion. Within 2 months, we removed the felony from his record, and he got the
promotion.


Will F. of Charleveux, MI had an assault felony on his record that prohibited
a government position. Within 2 months, we removed the felony from his record, and he got the job.


Steve M. of Sterling Heights, had a misdemeanor underage drinking charge on his record.
A felony charge prevented removal of the misdemeanor offense other than by a "due process motion". We filed a due process motion, which was granted, and the charge was removed from his record. Now, the misdemeanor is removed and Steve is eligible to have the felony charge removed as well.


Call us at 586-755-2900 and we can help you.

 

Section 780.621 - Michigan Legislature