Indiana Expungement & Online Record Removal
We can help you clear your record and reclaim your online image by filing for expungement and working to remove information about past arrests and convictions from the internet. Contact us today to learn more or take our simple test below to see if you qualify.
What is an Expungement?
Many people have experienced a time in their lives when they made mistakes, either large or small. It is never easy to carry the weight of those mistakes with you for the rest of your life. If you are someone who has been convicted of a crime and want to move on without having it affect your life going forward, then expungement could be an option for you.
The expungement process is a way to seal arrest and conviction records. It is done through the formal court procedure of expungement and once complete your conviction in Indiana will be sealed and it will not have any bearing on future employment or housing opportunities. This is because once an offense has been sealed from your criminal history, employers or other individuals who run background checks won't be able to find out about them - meaning there are many more doors open for those with previous offenses.
Filing for an expungement can be a complex process. The difficulty in getting it right and doing so successfully your first time around can be overwhelming, but don't worry - Vining Legal has got you covered. We have the experience to guide you through each step of the process and take care of all the heavy lifting involved in ensuring everything goes smoothly from start to finish. Some of the benefit include:
Expungement removes criminal history from your record;
There is a 100% money-back guarantee;
Process takes just a couple months;
You can immediately start reaping the benefits of expungement & online record removal.
How Much is your Record Holding You Back?
A criminal conviction can have broad reaching impacts, both personally and professionally. A conviction can also reduce your income potential. It has been found that individuals convicted of a felony can see their annual earnings reduced on average of 22 % and individuals convicted of a misdemeanor can see their annual earnings reduced by an average of 16 %. Don’t hesitate to get help to get the expungement process started to see what you can do to start moving forward. Going through this process can help:
Reduces the chance that you are denied a job because of your criminal record;
Reduces the chance that friends, family, or coworkers will discover your criminal record; and
Reduce the chance that your criminal record will negatively impact your income earning potential.
Our Expungement Process
Step 1 - Gather Paperwork & Information
The first step is to review your criminal record and obtain records from your arrests or convictions. This lets us review each case we are expunging to make sure any fees were paid and court obligations were completed.
Step 2 - File Expungement Paperwork
The second step is to draft the expungement petition and accompanying paperwork and filing the same with the Court. A petition needs filed in each county where you have an arrest or conviction.
Step 3 - Work through Court Process & Expunge Records
The third step is to manage the court process and finalize the expungement through an agreement or contested hearing in Court.
Step 4 - Seal Records
The fourth step is to submit the finalized expungement order to the Indiana state pol of and other government agencies so that your arrests or convictions are removed from your criminal record.
Step 5 - Demand Removal of Negative Content
In step 5 we review how your arrest or conviction appears in internet search results and demand that the postings about your arrest or conviction are removed from offending sites.
Step 6 - Generate Content
If information about your arrest or news articles remain we can help you create internet content that can help suppress the negative online information about you.
Ready to Get Started?
We offer competitive pricing and are ready to get started on your expungement today.
Basic Expungement (Steps 1-4)
This package includes obtaining copies of your criminal records, filing the expungement petitions in the appropriate counties, and representing you through the court process until you are able to obtain an expungement of your records. From there we submit the information to Indiana State Police and other government agencies to make sure your records is removed from public databases in Indiana.
Basic Expungement + Content Removal (Steps 1-5)
This package includes everything in a Basic Expungement along with Step 5 which includes an analysis of how your record is showing up in search results and we will go out and proactively send demand letters requesting that the content involving your convictions are removed.
Basic Expungement + Content Removal + Content Suppression (Steps 1-6)
This package includes everything in Steps 1-5 and also includes Step 6 where we will work with you create an execute a plan to create a positive internet presence that helps reduce the visibility of any negative online content concerning your conviction.
FAQs
How do I get started?
Send an email to nathan@nathanvining.com to let us know you’d like to get started with the expungement process, and we will send you everything you need to get started! You an also schedule a call through the link at the bottom of the page.
What are the filing fees?
The expungement is a new case that is separate than your original criminal case. So each new expungement filing requires a $157 filing fee that is paid to the clerk in the county where you open your case. If you have multiple convictions or arrests in different countries you will have to pay filing fees for each case.
Will I receive a refund if my expungement is denied?
We offer a money-back guarantee on our expungement services for all felony, misdemeanor, and arrest records. You will receive a refund of your attorney fees in the event your expungement is not granted.
How long does the process take?
The timeline can vary depending on what county you file in, but a good estimate is ninety days. This allows thirty days to gather records, thirty days for the prosecutor to review the case and file a response, and thirty days to obtain a hearing.
Still Have Questions? Schedule a Consultation.
You may have questions for us and we will have questions for you. Through a consultation with our firm you will receive information about expuqngmenet and we will work to see if you qualify. You can call or text us now at (317) 279-5668 to talk to an attorney. You can also schedule a meeting at a time that works for you.