Best/cheapest way to seal felony record?  Killing my job hunting in WA State!?
374395
You may be able to go into a judge and get it taken off your record.  It it was long enough ago and its not something that you have any connection to now.  Its worth a try.  I have known people who have them taken off their record for joining the military, so i'm sure they can do it for other things.
365410
I am currently doing this. I found a lawyer who helped me get a sealing order from a judge. Then I got a copy of my rap sheet and with it, i got a form to contest the accuracy of it. I have submitted the form and now i am just waiting for the dept. of justice to take the arrest off my record. Not all crimes are sealable, however. Most can only be expunged. That means the rap sheet will still show the arrest and disposition will state "dismissed in the furtherence of justice". Hope that helps a little. The main thing is really to find a lawyer. It only cost me about $700 and I never had to do anything except sign some papers. I didn't even have to go to court.
366332
I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.
761351
I AGREE WITH YOU 100%\nTALK TO YOUR BROTHER ABOUT GETTING HIS RECORD SEALED (I BELIEVE IT CAN BE DONE AFTER 5 YRS.) AS LONG AS LAW ENFORCEMENT DOESN'T OPEN IT AGAIN ITS A DEAD ISSUE
833330
I've never been convicted of a felony, but I was charged with a few misdemeanors when I was 20.  (Back when I was young and stupid in college.)  I could have had them wiped out afterwards but I didn't have it done.  You have to petition the court to get it cleared.  I would just call a law office and ask or call the courthouse and ask.  They should be able to get you your answer and the proper way to do it.  Personally, I'd would just own it.  Everyone makes mistakes, I've never been questioned about my juvenile record and I think if you have it sealed, it will just raise doubt and questions about your past.  Be honest and straight with people, and they will return the favor when it comes time to hire.
1133795
your crime does not fit under discrimination, as you committed that crime.  That was a choice, unlike race, gender, etc...I don't think that everyone will turn you down, I typically look at the crime when hiring, and believe me, there are a lot more people out there with records than you would guess.  If someone was a thief, or violent, I will not hire them.  Companies can refuse to hire for ANY reason.  It may just be that here in MIchigan the economy is so bad, and unemployment is so rampant, that their just aren't enough job openings.  But, I would be honest about yourself, if they are asking.
348644
In most states in order to erase a felony conviction:\n\nAfter staying out of trouble for five years you can apply for a pardon. Get your lawyer to ask that you be sentenced under the first-offenders act. Under the first-offenders act you can ask the parole board for a chance to clear your record and have the document sealed.
23279
are you drawing unemployment? if so it'll be easy for them to find out if you're lying.  The crime though... no crime until you sign at the bottom of an application stating you verify that everything within the application that you wrote is true to the best of your knowledge. it can be a felony but most likely a misdemeanor if they really wanted to try and hit you with the book... most companies don't though it's a waste of their time. but you surely wont get the job if they do find out. if you haven't been drawing unemployment just say self employed. don't ask your old HR to lie for you... they may say that they would do it and then tell the new company that you are lying and asked them to cover up for you... think about it.
428691
A Felony is forever - or as long as you live whichever comes first.\nIt would take a VERY good lawyer to get it Expunged and even then you would have to keep your nose clean, demonstrate you already are active and have been active in doing things for the community etc, etc..\n\nIf you want it expunged - DON'T hang with other felons or felons in the making. Get started right now doing things for your community - volunteer for things.\n\nAfter a year of doing these simple things proving your worth - you can hire a lawyer who would love you for making his work easier and the Judge would take that fact heavily into consideration.\n\nIf you've done nothing to convince a Judge you're a changed, honest and good person, he is not even going to consider it. \n\nDo good things for good people - thats all it takes. Of course you must take an interest in doing good or you wont last long.
1051032
I believe it's not even worth trying that until after seven years.  Then you you haven't had any police contact what so ever on record, then with a good attorney you could argue that the felony is keeping you from moving on getting a better job and so forth.  If your attorney can prove that you have changed and the felony is holding you back then maybe a judge would listen.
1088614
after a period of 10 years (in some other states it's fewer than this time frame), u can get your record expunged.  see a lawyer to get it done right.  i hear u can do it urself, but i'd get a lawyer because if u do it urself, u have to make sure the police dept, DA's office, corrections office, etc...ALL properly expunge their records.  lot of work on your part.  if u pay a lawyer, he/she can make sure it's done right.  usu, the charge is little (because no hearing is required...just filing of some papers).  It's like $200-$300.
356425
Consult an attorney as it depend on state / federal law and the convictions.  There are different approaches, including sealing the record and/or expungement / vacation.  An attorney will explain how the local/relevant law on these approaches apply to your specific convictions.  Your local bar association will be able to refer you to a qualified attorney.
156846
Call the employer and try to clear the issue up by confessing. \nHonesty really is the best policy, really!  I have been in exactly the same spot and being honest and up-front got me thru and I got the job(s).  If I didn't get the job being honest or not would not have mattered cause the emplyers rules were THE rules. Any crime recorded on the national data base called the NCIC which includes misdemenor of felony will be there forever, unless expundged and even then I would run a record check on myself. also there are FBI fingerprint records which  if checked  can have the reason for being finger printed-like arrest.  I have been fingerprinted many time for security checks involved with my work.  The difference F vs M in your friends case was due to the states statues on how much money was involved, not how much was lost, assuming she made restitution.  A suggestion would be to consult with an attorney in the state of residence to see how that states' system works.
580817
Laws are different from state to state but expunging your record is a good idea.  But in many (most?) states just expunding it doesn't necessarily take the charge/arrest of your record.  It gives you the right to say to employers that you do not have the mis/felony but sometimes it will show up on backgournd checks but it will show that it was expunged.  But it still shows "what" was expunged.  It's complicated so you may want to talk to a lawyer and ask what kind of background checks your employer does.
740382
I do not know what kind of felony that you were convicted.\ndangerjobs.com pays well.They hire felons.It will be hard\nfor you with this on your record.Somehow you need to find\nhelp from organizations that work with people in your\nsituation.Learn to be a professional gambler...poker, if that\ndoes'nt work.Follow the laws.You will be\npulled over alot and tested.Good luck.
624691
Actually it is not hard...if you have not committed any more crimes....\nIf you have not went to court yet...you can have your lawyer to ask for the first offenders act..under this act.. after completing your sentence and remaining out of trouble for 5 years...you can have your record sealed...\nIf you have already completed your sentence....get a lawyer and ask for your lawyer to write an appeal to the Pardons and Parole Board of your state asking for a pardon of your crime.....with a pardon given...your rights are reinstated and maybe the charge is sealed on record......This takes a little time and you must stay away from trouble and commit no more crimes.....
909408
Not allowed with acriminal record.No on the job because that would be bad if you were working without a authorization from the government unless you have a business owner who needs you for a job and they can petition you.No certain amount of money but you would have to pay a lawyer to get your paperwork started and also the immigration department to follow through with process.