Massachusetts Sealing Criminal Records Attorneys

People who have been arrested for various criminal offenses often wish that they could go back in time and change their prior actions.  After a person has been arrested for a crime, a negative mark appears on their record and future employers, landlords, schools, and even neighbors can view what they think is somebody's criminal record anywhere - online, in the "Police Blotter" section of the local newspaper, gossip groups, etc.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your prior act, it may be possible to erase your record - or seal it - even if you've previously pled guilty to a crime or have been convicted.  Our attorneys prepare and present motions to seal for our clients who want to prevent their criminal record from following them throughout their life.

Massachusetts Has One of the
Toughest Sealing Statutes in the County

Once convicted of a crime, you may have to wait 15 years after a felony or 10 years after a misdemeanor before you're allowed to seal a record.  Even if your case was continued without a finding (CWF), it is a conviction for record sealing purposes.  A judge has the discretion to shorten the time on motion, but even then, it is still to the judge's discretion.

How to Get a Copy of Your Criminal Record

To get a copy of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), you should contact - by mail - the following:

Criminal History Systems Board
C.O.R.I. Unit
200 Arlington Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

No in-person access is permitted as your request must be via the United States Postal Service.

Don't Wait 10 or 15 Years to Seal Your Record -
Call Our Record Sealing Lawyers Today

For some prior criminal offenses, you can have your record erased as a matter of right.  This means that it will no longer hurt you in applying for a job or a mortgage, enrolling in school, continuing your education, finding an apartment, securing a business loan, or other career-specific opportunities before a professional licensing board. 

It is also no secret that having a domestic violence, domestic abuse, 209A Restraining Order, or any criminal offense on your record is a tactical weapon that could be used in a pending divorce, child custody, or parenting proceeding.

Our criminal defense attorneys know that the judge's ultimate decision will balance the hardship you have experienced against the public's need for protection.  Evidence of your rehabilitation or stabilizing circumstances will be considered. 

To begin the sealing process, call (800) 461-6900 or contact us to schedule a no-obligation consultation. 

We offer special fees and package rates when multiple records need sealing for those who want to prevent employers, schools, public housing authorities, banks, loan officers, and others from gaining access to certain records.

The Law Firm That You Choose to Represent You
In Court Can Make a BIG Difference in Whether
The Judge Approves or Denies Your Request to
Clear Your Massachusetts Criminal Record

When you clear your criminal record, it will be as if it never occurred.  You will be able to tell employers that you have not been convicted of a crime, become eligible for professional licenses, be approved for loans, and stop being embarrassed when someone does a background check on you.  Our attorneys handle all aspects of the legal process for one flat-fee - starting at just $1,500.  Learn More

Call (800) 461-6900 or contact us online.  We are available around the clock - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.