Q: I was involved in MVA in 2008. It left me disabled. I did get a first time offenders pardon, but I need am expungement.
It will cost me $2100.00
I get SSD of $1400.00. I have my daughter and her 3 children living with me and I simply don't have the money. But without an expungement, I can't get a decent paying job.
Thanks
A: Expungement costs are not set by the court so the total fee you are charged can vary attorney to attorney, however there are set court fees that can be pricey. You can seek to proceed with the expungement in forma pauperis, which may reduce the court fee itself possibly giving you a break on the overall cost of your expungement. Otherwise, just set aside a little money each month until you are able to afford the cost.
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