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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Drug Court Graduates Regarding Expungement

February 15, 2019 / Katherine O'Brien / Legal Blog, NJ Expungement

If you are a successful graduate of the drug court program in New Jersey, a recent ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court in In the Matter of the Expungement of the Arrest/Charge Records of T.B. has just made it easier for you to obtain an expungement of your criminal record. Previously, in 2017, the […]

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How to Correct a Mistake on Your New Jersey Criminal History

February 4, 2019 / Katherine O'Brien / Legal Blog, NJ Expungement

If you have incurred a criminal arrests or convictions in New Jersey, it is a good idea to obtain an official copy of your criminal record. If you plan to apply for employment, lease an apartment, volunteer, or engage in certain public activities, your criminal record may become an issue. Therefore, you should obtain a […]

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Effect of a Pardon on Expungement Eligibility in New Jersey

January 17, 2019 / Katherine O'Brien / NJ Expungement

In  In the Matter of the Petition of L.B. for Expungement of Criminal Records, 369 N.J.Super. 354 (Law Div. 2004), the New Jersey Supreme Court discussed the effect of a pardon on expungement eligibility in New Jersey. Often times, the New Jersey expungement lawyers at Katherine O’Brien Law are asked by clients: if the Governor […]

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Work-Related Implications of Having A Criminal Record in New Jersey

January 15, 2018 / Katherine O'Brien / NJ Expungement

Having a criminal history or record in the state of New Jersey can potentially make getting hired for a job problematic. Many employers are requesting criminal background checks and with this, your chances of getting hired over another candidate are slim to none.  Fortunately for you, the state of New Jersey offers the opportunity to […]

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Important Factors to Consider When Petitioning for an Expungement

January 7, 2018 / Katherine O'Brien / Legal Blog, NJ Expungement

As human beings, we sometimes commit offenses we soon regret. If these offenses were law breaking, however, we may be forced to live with the mark of a criminal record for the rest of our lives. Despite the age in which you committed the law-breaking act, a criminal mark on your record can hold implications against […]

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New Expungement Laws in New Jersey

December 30, 2017 / Katherine O'Brien / Legal Blog, NJ Expungement

On Wednesday, December 19, 2017, Governor Chris Christie enacted new expungement laws in New Jersey, drastically changing New Jersey’s expungement procedures.  The new expungement law in New Jersey will take effect on October 1, 2018. Among other changes, the new expungement law in New Jersey will reduce the waiting periods for expungement eligibility and increase […]

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Katherine O’Brien Law

Attorney Katherine O’Brien has been practicing expungement law her entire career and has handled hundreds of complex criminal record expungements. Katherine is passionate about helping people remove their criminal records and offering them a fresh start. Learn more about Katherine on her attorney profile here.

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