Expungement

Riverside Expungement Lawyers

Creating Better Futures for Clients in San Bernardino, CA

Criminal convictions can negatively impact your life, hampering your ability to find employment or advance a career. You may also be unable to secure housing or professional licenses or qualify for advanced educational loans.

A criminal conviction does not have to follow you forever or define your life in California. Expungement offers a second chance by allowing you to clean up your record, enabling you to move forward with greater confidence.

At Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, we believe in second chances and improving the lives of our clients. Our team can help you clear eligible convictions and take a positive step toward a brighter future. We can review your situation to determine if you qualify for expungement and represent you in the legal process, increasing your chances of a favorable outcome.

Call (951) 574-2281 or contact Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon by email for a free initial consultation with a Riverside expungement attorney. Hablamos español.

What Is Expungement in California?

Expungement is a legal process that dismisses a conviction from your criminal record, as outlined under California Penal Code §1203.4. Once a conviction is expunged, it is essentially dismissed in the eyes of the law, meaning you no longer have to disclose it to most employers or landlords.

While an expunged conviction will not completely erase it from your record, it provides significant relief and can open up new opportunities, significantly improving your employment, housing, and licensing prospects.

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Crimes Eligible for Expungement in Riverside, CA

Under California law, many misdemeanors and some felonies are eligible for expungement—as long as certain conditions are met, such as completing probation and not serving state prison time (unless realignment laws apply).

Eligible crimes generally include the following.

Most misdemeanors, such as:
- DUI (first offense)
- Petty theft
- Trespassing
- Disorderly conduct
- Public intoxication
- Simple drug possession

Felonies that were not punished by state prison time (or would have been served in county jail under Prop 47/Realignment:

Non-violent felony drug offenses
Certain property crimes
Felony convictions that have been reduced to misdemeanors under Penal Code §17(b)

You may qualify if:

You completed probation
You were sentenced to county jail, not prison
You are not currently charged with, on probation for, or serving a sentence for another criminal offense

California law excludes certain serious crimes from expungement, especially those involving violence or sexual misconduct with minors. Certain crimes are also barred explicitly from expungement by statute.

The California Expungement Process

The expungement process typically involves:

Reviewing your eligibility. We evaluate your criminal record to determine if your case qualifies under California law.
Filing a petition with the court. A formal petition is submitted to the court requesting that the conviction be dismissed.
Court hearing (if required). Sometimes, a hearing is scheduled where a judge decides whether to grant the expungement.
Case dismissal. If granted, the court withdraws your guilty plea or verdict and dismisses the case. This means it is as if the conviction never occurred.

Expungement requires detailed legal knowledge, careful preparation, and persuasive advocacy. At Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon, we can significantly increase your chances of a successful outcome by handling every process step with precision.

If eligible, we prepare and file a comprehensive petition with the court, ensuring all procedural requirements are met and deadlines are observed. If a hearing is required, we can represent you in court and address objections from the judge or the District Attorney’s office.

Our attorneys know how local Riverside courts evaluate expungement petitions, and we tailor our approach to give your case the best possible chance of success.

Call (951) 574-2281 or reach us online to consult a Riverside expungement attorney today.

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