by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 23, 2021 | Expungement
While a misdemeanor is not as serious as a felony, you can still face problems with background checks. When you apply for a job or a new apartment, others make assumptions about you. While a misdemeanor charge does not automatically fall off your record, there is an...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 16, 2021 | Expungement
Whether you have a class one or class three misdemeanor on your record, you may know the feeling of rejection well. It can be difficult to keep a job or get an apartment with a criminal record, even a misdemeanor. If you have already served your time and any...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 9, 2021 | Expungement
If you have a felony record, you know how difficult it can be to get a job or lease an apartment. You know what it feels like to be treated like a second class citizen even if you have served your time and are no longer living the same lifestyle. In North...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 3, 2021 | Expungement
When you have a criminal record, there are harsh limits on your life. You may be struggling to get a job or having trouble finding an apartment and wondering how expungements work to remove criminal records from your permanent record. Let’s look at the steps to...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 24, 2019 | Expungement
The record expungement process exists to help individuals overcome their past mistakes. A criminal record can interfere with employment opportunities, present a roadblock when an individual needs financial aid or financing, and even limit housing options. Employers...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 24, 2019 | Expungement
Expungement is the process of removing a criminal charge from an individual’s record and sealing or destroying the public record of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction. A criminal record can present a major roadblock to a person trying to find financial aid,...