Pasadena Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal Record? An Expungement Can Provide You With a Clean Slate
A criminal record can tarnish your reputation. Even if there are only minor charges on your record, it can be difficult to get a good job, obtain a school loan or even rent an apartment. At the Law Offices of Edward C. Ip & Associates, we are committed to helping our clients gain a fresh start after the completion of their sentence. We recognize that you may have made mistakes in the past, but don't let those mistakes wreck your chances at a good, successful future. Contact us to discuss your eligibility for expungement.
In California, most people who have committed a non-violent offense, such as minor drug possession or drunk driving, will become eligible to have their criminal record sealed three years after the completion of their sentence.
Protect your record - Preserve your future
Your criminal history - from arrest to final disposition - is in your criminal record. Even if you are not convicted or the case is dismissed, your arrest is a matter of public record. However, if your criminal record is expunged, it will appear to the public that you have a clean record - thus avoiding any negative impact on your future professional or academic development.
At the criminal defense Law Offices of Edward C. Ip, we assist California clients with petitioning the court for expungement. In certain cases, such as where the criminal offense did not result in bodily injury or death (cases where there was no victim), it may not even be necessary to have a hearing on the expungement. In these cases, the judge reviews the request and renders a decision. If you are now a law-abiding citizen, it is more likely that your request for expungement will be granted.
Don't Let Your Criminal Record Ruin Your Future
Our attorneys are committed to helping clients obtain a new beginning. If you have questions about the expungement process or about sealing your criminal record, contact our California criminal defense lawyers.
The El Monte, California, Law Offices of Edward C. Ip & Associates, A Professional Corporation, serves California residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley, including Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Burbank, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Glendale, Glendora, Long Beach, La Puente, Los Angeles, Montebello, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, San Bernardino, South San Gabriel, Van Nuys, West Covina and Whittier, and counties including Los Angeles County and Orange County.
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Law Offices of Edward C. Ip & Associates, A Professional Corporation
4424 Santa Anita Ave., Suite 201
El Monte, CA 91731
Toll Free: 866-471-7544
Phone: 626-275-2720
Fax: 626-228-0639
