Expungements

Many people think an underage drinking record goes away once the case ends or after turning 21. Pennsylvania law does not automatically erase an underage drinking record when a person turns 21. A charge or conviction stays on your record unless the court approves an...

Being convicted of a crime means having to face the sentence the court sets, but the effects of the conviction often extend far beyond that. People also have to deal with the collateral consequences of their sentence. In some cases, it’s possible to do away with the...

Many parents think a juvenile record disappears once a child turns 18. In Pennsylvania, that’s not true. Juvenile records are usually private, but courts, probation officers and even schools can still see them. If nothing is done, a record can affect school...

An old charge may show up years after your case ends. A job search or housing check may bring past records back into view. You may hear mixed messages about expungement in Pennsylvania. You may hear different things about expungement in Pennsylvania. Some people...

A criminal record can affect your life long after a case ends. In Pennsylvania, expungement or record sealing can help you move forward by limiting or removing what employers, landlords and licensing boards can see. How expungement and sealing work in Pennsylvania...