In New Jersey, an expungement (also called an expunction or misspelled as “espongement”) is a court-ordered procedure through which the legal record of an arrest or conviction is sealed or erased from an individual’s criminal record for most purposes. According to the definition of expungement as set forth in the New Jersey expungement statutes, expunged […]
Becoming a Teacher in NJ with a Criminal Record
This guide was created for those who have questions regarding becoming a teacher in NJ with a criminal record. As part of the Certification process, the New Jersey Department of Education will conduct a Criminal History Review. The Criminal History Review Unit will conduct a background check of applicants for positions in New Jersey’s public […]
Drug Distribution Expungement in NJ | $895 NJ Expungement Lawyers
If you are seeking a drug distribution expungement in NJ, expungement eligibility will depend on several factors. Prior to 2010, those individuals who were convicted of the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to sell were ineligible for expungement — regardless of the age of the offense. In 2010, […]
Can I Enlist in the Military with an Expunged Record?
One of the questions that the expungement lawyers at Katherine O’Brien Law are frequently asked is: can I enlist in the military with an expunged record? The answer to this question is: it depends. Whether or not you can enlist in the military with an expunged record will depend on the nature of the offense […]
Christie Introduces Bills That Expand New Jersey Expungement Law
In March of 2017, while speaking at an event in an effort to encourage New Jersey businesses to help ex-offenders find jobs after their release from incarceration, Governor Chris Christie announced that he planned on signing expungement reform bills into law before leaving office. Specifically, he indicated that he wanted to provide those individuals who had […]
