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Guide

How to expunge your criminal record

The 7-step process, state-by-state filing instructions, realistic timelines, and what to expect after the order is signed.

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Guide

How much does an expungement cost?

State-by-state filing fees, attorney fees, free legal aid options, and how to qualify for a fee waiver in 2026.

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Guide

Expungement vs. sealing — which do you need?

Plain-English explanation of what each does, who can still see your record after, and which one applies in your state.

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Guide

What shows up on a background check?

State-by-state breakdown of what employers and landlords actually see — and what changes after expungement.

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Guide

File expungement without a lawyer

When DIY is realistic, what forms each state requires, the actual filing fees, and when you should hire an attorney.

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Free help

Can't afford a lawyer? Read this first.

Free legal aid clinics, fee waivers, and automatic Clean Slate sealing — by state. You may not have to pay anything at all.

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Tool

Prepare for your attorney consultation

A 5-question worksheet that organizes what an attorney will ask about at a consultation, so you walk in ready. Not a legal opinion.

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Premium product

State consultation prep guides — $14.99

Publisher-style consultation guides for Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Includes document checklist, attorney question bank, and fee negotiation prompts.

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How it works

  1. Step 1

    Read about your situation

    Find a plain-English guide to expungement or record sealing for your state and the type of record you want to clear.

  2. Step 2

    Pick your city

    Use the routing tool to see verified attorneys in your city who handle the kind of case you have.

  3. Step 3

    Contact an attorney directly

    Reach out to the attorney that fits. No middleman, no lead form, no signup.

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