The best and most efficient way to get something expunged is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who handles dozens of expungements. Michael Bouldin has handled hundreds of expungements for clients looking to clean up their record.
Dismissals, acquittals, and diversion cases are the fastest cases to get expunged. Many convictions can also be expunged after a period of years. Additionally, EPO protective orders that are not converted to Domestic Violence Orders can also be expunged.
Expungements in Kentucky must begin with a certified criminal background check which costs $42. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) runs the check which then must be verified by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Our office begins by obtaining information necessary and ordering the background check; this includes name, prior names, social security number, date of birth and address. This typically takes 1-3 months to receive the certified background check.
Once the background check is completed, our office will assist in determining what charges are eligible, review to see of others may be eligible and AOC/KSP made any errors, and then preparation of Petition to Expunge as well as Orders for the judge. In some cases and jurisdictions, a court appearance may be required for the court to determine if expungement is warranted. If the expungement is discretionary, an attorney will attend court and explain to the judge why it should be granted.
The Petition varies based on whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony and whether it was an acquittal, dismissal or conviction. Our fees are based on the type of case, and in some cases, are based hourly if there are multiple cases to expunge.
Clean up your record today. To begin the process and answer questions, contact [email protected] or call 859-300-3905. Contact Form for Bouldin Law Firm.