Mountain View, CA asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for California

Q: I was adopted in Santa Clara county, California, in 1968. All I've ever seen is the amended certificate which was creat

I would like to have my record expunged if possible for employment purposes I.e criminal background check. As I I'm sure my past is more of a problem than I can even guess in me getting a position and keeping it once I'm hired. Once my background check is received

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Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
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  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Your incomplete query leaves much to be inferred. If you are concerned about some criminal conviction in your past, contact a criminal defense lawyer to assist you with a motion to expunge your conviction. There are some circumstances which might allow you to obtain an expungement of a conviction, so it is best to have the help of a criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate through your situation.

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