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Expungement & Record Sealing Lawyer in Ohio

Experienced legal assistance with criminal record sealing and expungement. Helping you move forward with a clean record.

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Understanding Expungement and Record Sealing in Ohio

Expungement or record sealing throughout Ohio allows individuals with criminal records to seal their records from public view, improving employment, housing, and education opportunities. At Jwayyed Law LLC, we provide experienced assistance with expungement and record sealing under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2953. Our attorney understands Ohio expungement laws and can help determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.

Expungement eligibility depends on offense type, prior record, completion of sentence, and required waiting periods ranging from one to five years. Certain offenses including violent crimes, sex crimes, or offenses involving minors are generally not eligible. Sealed records remain available to law enforcement but are not accessible to most employers, landlords, or the general public.

Criminal Defense – Locations We Serve

We serve clients in the following Ohio counties. Each county has its own page; click through for court information and local details. (We do not handle criminal matters in Franklin County due to a conflict—see Franklin County for civil, business, and estate planning.)

Franklin CountyColumbus & surrounding areasDelaware CountyDelaware & surrounding areasButler CountyHamilton, Oxford, West ChesterGreene CountyFairborn & surrounding areasMontgomery CountyDayton & surrounding areasPickaway CountyCircleville & surrounding areasAthens CountyAthens & surrounding areasMorrow CountyMount Gilead, Cardington & surrounding areasClinton CountyWilmington & surrounding areas

Ohio Record Sealing Waiting Periods (ORC 2953.32)

Waiting periods are measured from final discharge (completion of sentence, probation, parole, and all fines/restitution):

  • Minor misdemeanors: 6 months
  • Misdemeanors (all degrees): 1 year
  • Fourth and fifth-degree felonies: 1 year
  • Third-degree felonies (one or two convictions): 3 years

Expungement requires 10 years after sealing eligibility for felonies. Certain offenses including first/second-degree felonies, violent felonies, and sex offenses are ineligible. All fines and costs must be paid before filing.

How an Expungement Attorney Can Help

  • Eligibility Evaluation: Determine your eligibility for expungement based on offense type, prior record, and waiting periods
  • Documentation: Gather necessary documentation of case resolution and payment of all fines and costs
  • Motion Preparation: Prepare and file the motion for expungement in the appropriate court
  • Court Representation: Represent you at the expungement hearing and address any objections
  • Record Updates: Ensure all agencies are notified of the expungement order

Why Choose Jwayyed Law LLC

Our firm provides dedicated expungement and record sealing assistance throughout Ohio. We understand that criminal records can significantly impact employment, housing, and opportunities. Our attorney works diligently to determine eligibility, prepare expungement motions, and guide you through the process to help you move forward with a clean record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expungement or record sealing under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2953 involves sealing criminal records from public view. Sealed records are not available to most employers, landlords, or the general public. However, sealed records remain available to law enforcement and certain government agencies. Expungement eligibility depends on offense type, prior record, completion of sentence, and required waiting periods.
Expungement eligibility in Ohio depends on several factors including offense type, prior record, completion of sentence, and required waiting periods. Generally, first-time offenders with certain misdemeanors or low-level felonies may be eligible after waiting periods ranging from one to five years. Certain offenses are not eligible for expungement or record sealing in Ohio, including violent crimes, sex crimes, and offenses involving minors. An attorney can help determine eligibility.
Waiting periods for record sealing in Ohio under ORC 2953.32 (as amended 2025) vary by offense: Minor misdemeanors: 6 months after final discharge. Misdemeanors (all degrees) and fourth/fifth-degree felonies: 1 year after final discharge. Third-degree felonies (one or two convictions): 3 years after final discharge. Expungement requires additional waiting (10 years after sealing eligibility for felonies). All fines and costs must be paid. Certain offenses are ineligible. An attorney can help determine your eligibility.
Yes, under Ohio Revised Code 2953.32, certain felony records may be sealed after required waiting periods. Eligibility depends on offense type, prior record, completion of sentence, and absence of additional convictions. First-degree felonies and most violent or sex offenses are generally not eligible for sealing. An attorney can help determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.
To get your record sealed in Ohio, first determine your eligibility based on offense type, prior record, and waiting periods. Gather documentation of case resolution and payment of all fines and costs. File a motion for expungement in the court where you were convicted. An experienced expungement attorney can help determine eligibility, prepare the motion, and guide you through the process.

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