If you have ever been arrested in Bridgewater, New Jersey, you will have a criminal record. In New Jersey, criminal records are searchable and accessible to the public. Charges that have been dismissed may still present themselves in the course of a background check. It is not uncommon for potential employers to have background checks on their applicants conducted prior to hiring. For this reason, many people who have been arrested decide to have their record expunged.
"Records," as defined by N.J.S.A § 2C:52-1b, include:
- Criminal complaints
- Warrants
- Arrests
- Commitments
- Processing records
- Fingerprints
- Photographs
- Index cards
- "Rap sheets"
- Judicial docket records
Having a criminal record expunged may provide you with the confidence you need to speak with potential employers and allow for more employment opportunities. However, the expungement process is a complicated one, and even a small mistake on the part of the applicant could prevent the successful clearing of one's criminal record. If you would like to have a criminal record expunged, it is important to consult with a knowledgeable New Jersey expungement attorney who can ensure that the application for expungement is properly completed.
At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas, & Woodruff, our expungement attorneys understand the imposition that a criminal record could have on future employment and relationship opportunities. We also understand that when it comes to having a record successfully expunged, timing and accuracy are critical. Our expungement lawyers are aware that some of the most common mistakes made when filing for an expungement include: failing to understand when a record is eligible to be considered for expungement, failing to inform an assisting attorney about other prior arrests or convictions, and not being aware of those arrests that are permanently barred from expungement.
If you were arrested in Bridgewater and are looking to have your criminal record expunged, your application for expungement will be reviewed by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. Our attorneys have assisted many clients applying for expungement in Somerset County and may be able to assist you.
Free Consultations Available - Bridgewater Expungement Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our expungement attorneys, please call (908) 322-7000. We are available 24 hours a day and can also assist clients who speak French, Spanish, and Polish.
