On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Mar 23, 2022 | Expungement
Having a criminal record hanging over your head can affect your life in several ways. You may miss out on numerous opportunities simply because of your criminal past. However, there is a way around it - by expunging your record. Think of expungement as getting a...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Oct 25, 2021 | Expungement
Having a criminal record can negatively impact the quality of your life. For instance, you may be denied a job opportunity, housing, or even admission to some educational institutions. In short, your life is tied to the criminal record no matter how much you have...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 12, 2021 | Expungement
It has been said that everyone deserves a second chance. Many believe that expungement is a route to a second chance -- and it can be. However, it is important to understand exactly how expungement works in California. If thinking about seeking expungement of a...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Feb 16, 2021 | Expungement
If you were convicted of a crime some time in the past, you might feel that the weight of your conviction still hangs around your neck. You might wonder if there is a way to clear it. Some states offer expungement, which can wipe a criminal conviction from your...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Dec 10, 2020 | Expungement
A person gets arrested. They get convicted, head to jail, and do their time. When they come out, they want to turn their life around. In their eyes, the time they spent in jail should effectively wash out the criminal conviction, setting things back to normal. But...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Aug 31, 2020 | Expungement
You did the crime, and you served the time. Yet years later, the old criminal conviction is still hanging around your neck. When you apply for jobs, for which you are more than qualified, you keep getting rejected without an explanation. Criminal records do not...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | May 12, 2020 | Expungement
The expungement process, also referred to as expunction, can help individuals have their arrest record sealed, or dismissed, in the eyes of the legal system. Carrying around a criminal record can have a deleterious impact on the individual’s ability to obtain a job or...
On Behalf of Law Office of Eric T. Hamilton | Dec 18, 2019 | Expungement
When you have a criminal record, you can struggle to find employers that will accept you. A background check can reveal mistakes you made in your past. Even if the conviction happened years ago, it could affect you now. However, in California, you can seek relief from...