Criminal Records, Expungement Expungement/Sealing of Criminal records

[hx823]

Approximately 4 years ago I was convicted in a criminal case in the Federal district court for Northern Ohio. I was wondering if I can have this conviction expunged/sealed as an aid in helping me find a job.

Particulars:
Charge-Don't remember, all my paperwork is filed underneath a bunch of other stuff. Might have been misappropriation of funds or something similar.

It was my first Offense.
I received no jail time, just fine, restitution, probation and community service.
I was released from probation early on the recommendation of my probation officer. All fines, restitution, and CC has been taken care of.

I have not been arrested since then other than for traffic violations.

Can this be done?

Thank You

 

[sfitz]

Eventually someone is going to have to decide whether to expunge the record. What are you going to give them for a reason? It will have to be something more than "I think it will make it easier for me to find a job?"

 

[raskalnikov]

I think stating employment for a reason is good enough.

Most of the time you have to wait 5 years. Contact a criminal defense attorney and ask them.

 

[iwannaknow]

If a record can be expunged, why should one give a reason as to why they want it expunged. That should be obvious...to have it removed from your record...maybe I'm missing something here.