Many times, the mistakes you made when you were young can haunt you for decades. Whether you were convicted or not, simply being charged with a crime means that you have a criminal record. That record may disqualify you from certain employment, housing opportunities, or other benefits. Even a charge that is ultimately dismissed could be visible to some organizations.

In Massachusetts, the law allows some criminal records to be sealed. This does not wipe out any convictions, but it may allow fewer people to see your record. However, the process can be complicated. In some situations, you must file a petition directly to the Commissioner of Probation. For other types, the petition needs to be made with the court where the case was heard. No matter which type of case you have, Attorney Robert S.C. Meltzer is the dedicated and thorough lawyer you need to help you through the process and advocate to the proper authorities on your petition to seal your record.

It is important to know first what is on your record. You can request a copy of your own Massachusetts criminal record by following the instructions found at this website: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-cori-as-an-individual.

If you have a criminal record that needs to be sealed, contact the Law Office of Robert S.C. Meltzer for a free consultation.