The primary record sealing law in New York is contained in N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 160.59. It addresses the sealing of adult conviction records in New York. The law went into effect on October 7, 2017, and is the broadest sealing bill ever passed in New York State.
The law allows individuals with
How to Remove an Arrest Record from the Patch.com
If you were arrested and charged with an offense and your name has appeared in a Patch.com police blotter or other news stories, you may be wondering whether you can get your name removed from Patch.com.
What is Patch.com?
Patch.com is a local news and information platform consisting of thousands of hyperlocal websites covering community
N.J.S.A. 2C:44-1.1: Vacatur and Expungement for Victims of Sex Trafficking in New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 2C:44-1.1: Vacatur and Expungement for Victims of Sex Trafficking in New Jersey
Sex trafficking victims are not criminals. As such, they should be supported, not criminalized. Yet for the past decade, sex trafficking victims have been enmeshed in our criminal legal system for offenses they committed due to their status as sex trafficking victims.
Court Rules that Clean Slate Expungement Statute Allows Expungement of Local Ordinance Violations that Were Originally Charged as Criminal Offenses
Court Rules that Clean Slate Expungement Statute Allows Expungement of Local Ordinance Violations that Were Originally Charged as Criminal Offenses
On November 19, 2021, the Superior Court of New Jersey handed down 
a new legal decision representing a big win for people with criminal records. The decision, State v. R.O.-S., was published on
Katherine O’Brien Selected for 2022 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Katherine O’Brien Selected for 2022 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Attorney Katherine O’Brien was recently selected for the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys’ prestigious Top 10 Under 40 award. The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys issues this award to recognize the
New Jersey Expungement Lawyer Katherine O’Brien Selected for 2023 Rising Star Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine
New Jersey Expungement Lawyer Katherine O’Brien Selected for 2023 Rising Star Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine
Katherine O’Brien recently received the esteemed Rising Star Lawyer award granted by Super Lawyers Magazine. Super Lawyers Magazine bestows this award on top-performing attorneys in their state. All Rising Stars are below age 40 or have been practicing
Federal Marijuana Pardons – What This Means in the Context of Federal Expungement Law
Federal Marijuana Pardons – What This Means in the Context of Federal Expungement Law
If you or someone you know has been convicted of a federal marijuana-related offense, you may be eligible for a pardon. On October 6, 2022, President Biden announced a clemency initiative aimed at providing relief to those incarcerated under federal marijuana
Expedited Expungements in New Jersey
Expedited Expungements in New Jersey – FAQs
As of October 2022, there is a substantial backlog in the processing of expungement petitions in the State of New Jersey. At the time of the writing of this article, expungements in New Jersey take anywhere from two to two and a half years from start to finish
How To Remove News Articles About An Arrest from Google and the Internet
One unfortunate byproduct of newspapers going digital is that online arrest records are now published on the internet. Moreover, what is published online usually stays online forever – for all to easily see. Sometimes these articles can appear years after the charges are filed, due to the news archive recently being digitized. What’s worse, some
How To Remove News Articles About An Arrest from Google and the Internet
One unfortunate byproduct of newspapers going digital is that online arrest records are now published on the internet. Moreover, what is published online usually stays online forever – for all to easily see. Sometimes these articles can appear years after the charges are filed, due to the news archive recently being digitized. What’s worse, some