Category Archives: Expungement
What Are Collateral Actions in Expungements?
Do you have a criminal record that you want to have wiped clean, at least when it comes to public availability to view your record? If you have a criminal arrest or conviction on your record, it is important to talk with an expungement lawyer in Indianapolis so that you know when you may… Read More »
Indiana Expands Eviction Expungement in Major Legal Reform
New Law Automatically Seals Dismissed Evictions Starting July 1, 2025, Indiana’s new eviction expungement law went into effect, offering overdue relief to tenants with past eviction cases. The law requires courts to automatically seal eviction filings that were dismissed, resulted in a ruling for the tenant, or were later overturned on appeal. Unlike before,… Read More »
HB 1137 and Expungement of Red Flag Law Records
A new bill (House Bill 1137, or HB 1137) was recently introduced in Indiana that would require a court to “expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous.” If the proposed legislation became law, it would also permit a court to “expunge certain… Read More »
When Can Serious Felony Convictions Be Expunged?
Under Indiana law, it may be possible to have a record of a criminal conviction expunged. It is important to know that Indiana does not use the term “expungement” to mean the destruction or eradication of any trace of a criminal record (as some states do), but rather uses the term to refer to… Read More »
What You Should Know About Expunging Arrest Records
Criminal conviction records can have substantial effects on a person’s future, but even an arrest record — without a conviction — can be damaging. Indeed, even if you were never convicted of a criminal offense in Indiana, you may still need to report an arrest record when applying for certain jobs or licenses or… Read More »
Additional Types of Expungements in Indiana
Recognizing that criminal records can continue to impact a person’s life after they have completed the terms of their sentence, Indiana law allows people who have been convicted of misdemeanor and even felony offenses to seek expungements of their records. Under Indiana law, an expungement is not a term that refers to complete destruction… Read More »
Is There a Difference Between Record Sealing and Expungement?
If you have any type of criminal record and you do not want others — from general members of the public to potential employers or landlords — to be able to see what is contained in your criminal record, you may have started looking into record sealing and expungement. Under IC 35-38-9, all statutory… Read More »
Understanding Indiana’s Second Chance Law for Criminal Matters
Anyone who has been arrested for a criminal offense (even if they were not convicted) or charged with and convicted of a criminal offense knows how consequential these records can be. Even for misdemeanor offenses, and certainly for felony offenses, criminal records can follow a person and have a significant impact on their lives… Read More »
How Can I Seek an Expungement?
As anyone with a criminal arrest or conviction in the Indianapolis area knows, having a criminal record can have consequences that extend far beyond the initial arrest or conviction. Depending on the type of criminal offense for which you were convicted, your conviction can affect your ability to apply for and be hired for… Read More »
What Are The Benefits Of Expunging Criminal Records?
An expungement occurs when an arrest, dismissed charge, or conviction is sealed from public disclosure. In Indiana, both misdemeanors and felonies, with a few exceptions, can be expunged. One limitation, for example, is if you were convicted of a misdemeanor or felony sex or violent offense. A criminal record expungement can benefit you in… Read More »