Do I Need An Attorney To Seal My Criminal Record in New York?

You can certainly undertake the sealing of your criminal record yourself (called ‘pro-se’). However, there are some very technical requirements that must be met in order for you to be successful. The slightest mistake in court documents or other paperwork can cost you weeks or months of precious time.

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Process to Sealing Criminal Records in New York

The records relating to dispositions in your favor, violations or traffic infractions are automatically sealed—without you having to do anything. Records for drug-related convictions are not automatically sealed; instead a petition with the court must be filed.

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Sealing of Adult Criminal Records in New York

If the final outcome of your case is in your favor, its record is automatically sealed. A person convicted of felony drug, marijuana, or Willard non-drug eligible crimes (e.g. property crimes committed as a result of substance abuse) may request to have their records for those crimes sealed once they successfully complete Diversion, DTAP, or a similar substance abuse treatment program recognized by the court.

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