ATTORNEY ANOUSHEH AKHAVAN AKHAVAN CRIMINAL DEFENSE
ATTORNEY ANOUSHEH AKHAVAN AKHAVAN CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Under California law, expungement is a process that allows a criminal defendant to petition the Court to examine a conviction and allow the defendant to withdraw their plea or finding of guilt. Thereafter, a new not guilty plea is entered by the Court, and the case is ordered dismissed with the conviction set aside. This can be beneficial for someone with a conditional offer of employment who may be subjected to a criminal background check.
Not all cases are able to be expunged, and certain requirements need to be satisfied before a person can qualify for an expungement. In certain instances, the record of conviction is still accessible, for example, if an individual is looking for employment with the federal government.
Each case needs to be assessed individually to determine if expungement is a viable option to pursue.
Conscientious, compassionate, and fierce, Akhavan will listen to your story, and provide you with a path forward that is founded on a commitment to your best interest.