Atlanta Expungement Attorneys

The role of an Atlanta criminal defense attorney does not end even when clients have been released after an arrest.  The unfortunate truth is that even individuals who have been falsely charged with crimes are left with criminal records that can adversely affect their ability to secure employment or even find a place to live. An experienced Atlanta expungement lawyer can work to expunge your Atlanta criminal records and ensure they do not follow you through life.  At Ibrahim Law Firm LLC, we recognize how important it is for criminal lawyers in Atlanta to ensure the best future possible for our clients.

How to qualify for Atlanta expungement

Experienced Atlanta expungement attorneys can provide the fullest assistance in situations that do not involve conviction.  The following are examples when full or partial expungement may be possible:

• Individuals with no convictions:  A person may qualify for expungement when charges have been disposed or dismissed, no charges are pending, and the individual has not been convicted of a crime over a five-year period.
• Non-delinquent juveniles:  If no petition has been filed alleging delinquency, the proceedings are dismissed after a petition is filed or the case is transferred to juvenile court.  If a child is judged not to be a delinquent, he or she may qualify for expungement.
• Inaccurate or incomplete records:  Anyone who can show their records are inaccurate or incomplete can have them changed through expungement with the help of Atlanta post-conviction lawyers.

Atlanta post-conviction attorneys

Not everyone qualifies for full expungement of criminal records, but an Atlanta lawyer can help determine when some form of expungement is possible.  Just a few examples of situations when even skilled Atlanta expungement attorneys cannot get records sealed include the following:

• Conviction of a crime
• Dismissal of charges as a result of a plea agreement resulting in conviction
• Pretrial diversion programs that do not specifically provide for expungement
• Conviction prevented due to diplomatic, consular, or other immunity

Even when full expungement is not permitted by law, everyone has a right to correct errors in their records.  An Atlanta post-conviction attorney at the Ibrahim Law Firm LLC is needed to effectively request changes to the records, provide the evidence supporting the changes, and present the case in a hearing. 

Powerful legal help when you are accused of a crime

Contact the Ibrahim Law Firm LLC for guidance with expungements and post-convictions and dedicated representation in criminal defense matters.