Expungement

Newark, Delaware Expungement Attorney

Even an arrest which does not result in a conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. In Delaware, it is possible to have your arrest record sealed permanently. This process, known as expungement, prevents other parties such as potential employers, business partners, and professional organizations from learning of the event and your arrest.

My firm, the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren helps clients obtain expungement of their criminal records.

An Efficient Process

The expungement process is relatively straight-forward. Provided there are no other complications, I can file a petition for expungement and sealing of the records of your misdemeanor or felony arrest, without your appearance before a judge. I can handle the matter smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal involvement on your part. While no legal proceeding is ever fast, expungement is routinely granted and generally can be obtained in a few months.

Not All Arrests Can Be Expunged

If you have a prior arrest record and any of your arrests result in a conviction, or if you have been arrested for DUI and are not "convicted" because you entered the First Offender's Program, expungement is not possible in Delaware. That is the law. For other criminal arrests however, expungement can clear your record of an embarrassing event which happened long ago, and remove a potential obstacle to your career advancement.

Alternatives to Conviction on Criminal Charges

I also advise and represent clients who face criminal charges, with the purpose of minimizing potential penalties and keeping their records clean through alternative sentencing arrangements. Under programs such as Probation Before Judgment, Mediation, and Arbitration, a criminal conviction may be stayed pending the offender's completion of certain mandated requirements, community service, or continued good behavior. The Law Offices of Francis E. Farren can advise you of your alternatives to criminal conviction.

For a free initial consultation with a Newark expungement attorney at the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren, call 866-603-4647 or 302-294-0331 or contact us online.

Serving clients in Delaware (New Castle and Kent Counties), including the communities of Wilmington, Newark, Bear, Claymont, Delaware City, Hockessin, Pike Creek, Stanton, Newport, Dover, Elsmere, Newport, Cheswold, Camden, Middletown, New Castle, Smyrna, Townsend, Bellefonte, and Harrington.