Criminal Record Sealing Presentation

If you have a criminal record, it may:

• Prevent you from finding work;
• Cause you to lose the job you have;
• Prevent you from renting an apartment or other home;
• Cause your eviction from housing;
• Result in a denial or loss of credit;
• And a number of other unwelcome consequences.

Some individuals with an arrest and/or conviction history can have those criminal records sealed, depending on the severity of the offenses and how much time has passed since their cases were closed.  Sealing of a case does not mean that it didn't happen or cause those records to be erased or destroyed, it simply "shields" the records from being accessed by most civilian, non-governmental employers, landlords, credit agencies, or other such persons (some exceptions apply).  A person whose records have been sealed, may truthfully and lawfully deny the existence of such records.  

If you have interest in exploring this topic, consider attending the Criminal Record Sealing Presentation.