Has anyone been through the Expungement process? Where did you start? Is it necessary to secure an attorney? For the record I want to expunge, I know that there is a 5 year waiting period, which has already been satisfied.

I know someone who went through it - pretty straightforward. Paid a lawyer $1500'ish for it and they handled everything.

I know someone who went through it - pretty straightforward. Paid a lawyer $1500'ish for it and they handled everything.

 

I don't know that it's worth THAT much to me to have it expunged...

just my 2 ct's..as long the offense does'nt disqualify you from gun ownership or ccw..

you can do the expungment without a lawyer for $150. I think...takes a few months..

That $1500 may have been $1200 but the lawyer handled everything AFAIK.

That's what my co-worker paid, about 1500 bucks. But he's shootin now though, and that's what he wanted!

$1500 or $1200 seems a little high, maybe it depends on the offense. For a petty offense, I have seen one or two advertised for $300 to $500.

I never had my record expunged so when I failed to get my permits the first time I talked to a cop friend of mine. He said on the questions that ask you if you were ever charged or convicted check yes and then give the reason what you were charged/convicted with. Mine was drugs and I was able to pass. Just feel like a jackass everytime I fill out new permits I have to check yes and give the reason all over again.

just my 2 ct's..as long the offense does'nt disqualify you from gun ownership or ccw..

you can do the expungment without a lawyer for $150. I think...takes a few months..

 

Any idea where to start with this?

 

$1500 or $1200 seems a little high, maybe it depends on the offense. For a petty offense, I have seen one or two advertised for $300 to $500.

 

Where did you see them advertised?

 

I never had my record expunged so when I failed to get my permits the first time I talked to a cop friend of mine. He said on the questions that ask you if you were ever charged or convicted check yes and then give the reason what you were charged/convicted with. Mine was drugs and I was able to pass. Just feel like a jackass everytime I fill out new permits I have to check yes and give the reason all over again.

 

Yes, I've been disclosing my 1 black mark for 3 years without issue, it's just a pain in the a** to write it out every time I need new permits.

$300 to $500. All I did was a Google search on Expunge NJ Petty Disorderly Offense or something of that nature.

$300 to $500. All I did was a Google search on Expunge NJ Petty Disorderly Offense or something of that nature.

 

Ah hah! That led me to this: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10557_expunge_kit.pdf

 

Just what I needed. Thanks for the help everyone.

Ah hah! That led me to this: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10557_expunge_kit.pdf

 

Just what I needed. Thanks for the help everyone.

 

It will cost you about $100 to $150 and can be done all through the mail. Just fill out the forms and mail everything certified mail. Usually, no court appearance required. Very easy to do yourself with no lawyer.

Good luck and keep us posted. If it works for you maybe I will try for it.