How to Erase Your Massachusetts Criminal Record
The right of public access to judicial records is governed by overlapping constitutional and statutory laws. At the same time, there is a long-standing view that a court has inherent equitable power to "impound its files in a case and to deny public inspection of them when justice so requires."
The laws surrounding expunging, more commonly referred to as "sealing" criminal records in Massachusetts is addressed in General Laws of the state. While records relating to past juvenile crimes are more easily expunged or sealed than some other records, waiting periods to act upon a petition the seal your past depends upon the type of crime involved.
If you currently have an arrest record, there are many reasons why you should look into having your record sealed:
- You can obtain employment, housing, and educational opportunities;
- You can obtain state licenses;
- You can obtain bank and student loans, and
- You can put a troubled past behind you.
Aggressive Representation When You Want to Seal Your Criminal Record
We have assembled a team of the top attorneys in the Commonwealth. With things in the economy the way that they are, isn't it easier to correct a mistake than to try to explain to a potential employer that your record is wrong? We can help, and we've faced some of the most challenging record sealing challenges out there! To learn more, call (800) 461-6900.
