Expungement
Minnesota Expungement and Record Sealing Attorney
Contact our Minnesota Expungement Attorney Christopher Keyser directly at (612) 281-8325 for a free and confidential expungement evaluation.
Our initial assessment of your expungement case will be direct and honest. We will tell you the positives and negatives of your case, and provide an opinion on your chances of successfully sealing your criminal record. You can also send us a direct email by filling out the “Free Consultation” form to the left of this page. Our firm handles all expungement matters through the Minneapolis, St. Paul metropolitan area. We accept expungement cases throughout Greater Minnesota individually.
RECENT EXPUNGEMENT VICTORIES
To date, our law firm has successfully won every expungement case brought to court. That is a 100% win, ZERO loss success rate.
Here is a small sample of our many recent expungement victories:
- Felony Terroristic Threats (Anoka County)
- Felony Drug Possession (Ramsey County)
- Felony Assault (Crime Committed for the Benefit of a Gang (Ramsey County)
- Felony Theft (Ramsey County)
- Gross Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process (Hennepin County)
- Gross Misdemeanor Theft (Anoka)
- Misdemeanor Theft (Hennepin County)
- Misdemeanor Theft (Hennepin County)
- Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct (Hennepin County)
- Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct (Washington County)
- Misdemeanor Theft (Ramsey County)
About Minnesota Criminal Record Expungement
In Minnesota, an expungement is the sealing of a criminal record. Once sealed, the record cannot be disclosed except under court order. An expungement does not mean your record is physically destroyed. An expungement only seals your conviction from public access. Unfortunately, certain criminal convictions cannot be expunged – these include the following offenses:
- Murder
- Kidnapping
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
- Indecent Exposure
- Sex Crimes Involving Minors
Note: The above-listed offenses cannot be expunged if they are convictions, or if you pleaded guilty. Dismissed offenses can be expunged in most cases.
Why Seek an Expungement?
Having a criminal record carries several consequences throught Minneapolis and St. Paul. The obvious sanctions are incarceration, fines and probation. A criminal record can prevent you from successfully getting employment, housing, or carrying a firearm. Expunging or sealing a criminal record can solve these issues by preventing access of your record from the eyes of potential employers or landlords. Depending on the facts surrounding your record, an expungement can dramatically improve your quality of life.
How Long Does the Expungement Process Take?
The typical expungement case takes approximately 5 to 6 months to complete. Our office drafts all necessary paperwork for our clients and provides copies of your expungement packet to parties involved in the case, such as the prosecution and police department. Your case is scheduled for a court hearing at least 60 days from the time the paperwork is complete. If the court grants your expungement request, the government has 60 days to appeal. Your expungement order will not take effect until the 60 days has passed and there is no government appeal. The sum of all these events is approximately 5 to 6 months.
How Much Does an Expungement Cost?
Our Minnesota Expungement Lawyer has successfully sealed numerous criminal records throughout Minnesota. Our success is a product of the time, research, persuasive writing, and skillful argument made to the court. In short, “you get what you pay for.” Entrusting your expungement petition to an experienced "zero loss" expungement and criminal defense attorney is a prudent measure to improve your future. We do accept payment plans.
Contact Minnesota Expungement Attorney Christopher Keyser directly at (612) 281-8325 for an honest evaluation of your case.
