Item: Joe Pometto Law
Rating: 5
Author: Mike

Expungement

Your criminal record will stay with you for the rest of your life. Every arrest, even if you were not convicted of the crime, can show up on your record. Employers, banks, government institutions, and firearms dealers may check your criminal record. Removing the history and record of these arrests or convictions can open up doors and help you move forward.

Pennsylvania allows certain criminal arrests, charges and convictions to be Expunged (removed) from your criminal record:

Criminal Offenses Eligible for Expungement

Any charges withdrawn, dismissed, or nol-prossed
ARD dispositions
Summary conviction five years old
Public Drunkenness
Underage Drinking
Disorderly Conduct
Retail Theft
Harassment Charges
Juvenile Offenses

Criminal Offenses NOT Eligible for Expungement

Pennsylvania Criminal Code Sections:

3121 – Relating to rape
3122.1 – Relating to statutory sexual assault
3123 – Relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
3124.1 – Relating to sexual assault
3125 – Relating to aggravated indecent assault
3126 – Relating to indecent assault
3127 – Relating to indecent exposure
5902(b) – Relating to prostitution and related offenses
5903 – Relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances
Juvenile Offenses

Record Sealing of Misdemeanor Offenses

A new Pennsylvania law, effective in November 2016, will no longer punish individuals who were convicted of non-violent misdemeanors over ten years’ prior by leaving them with a permanent criminal record. The law allows for certain misdemeanor convictions to be sealed from public records. If you are free from arrest or prosecution for ten years following a misdemeanor conviction, our attorneys can help seal the record of your conviction from potential employers. Non-violent misdemeanors graded as second or third degree, or ungraded misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of less than two years are eligible for record sealing. This process is slightly different from the process of expunging your criminal record, as sealed records are still available to government and law enforcement agencies. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss which charges can be expunged or sealed from your record.

Let our Pittsburgh Expungement Lawyers start the Process Today
DO NOT TRY TO DO AN EXPUNGEMENT YOURSELF!

Our Expungement attorneys will petition the court on your behalf for review. Generally, courts take up to 30-45 days to review the petition. The court renders a decision to grant or decline your petition. If your petition is granted, the expungement order will be sent to the various agencies allowing them 30 days to respond.

Before you let this go too long – Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation (412) 593-4529 or Email Us to Get Started Now. Go For Joe - a local Western PA Law Firm.

SOME CRIMINAL LAW CASE RESULTS FROM OUR FIRM:

9/28/2022
Allegheny County: Atty. Rieger
DUI First Offense – NOT GUILTY AFTER JUDGE TRIAL

8/24/2022

Washington County: Atty. Pometto

Felony Firearm Possession – NOT GUILTY AFTER JURY TRIAL

7/6/2022
Allegheny County: Atty. Pometto
DUI Second Offense – NOT GUILTY AFTER JUDGE TRIAL

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"Joe is an excellent attorney. He does a fantastic job at laying out all the options in front of you and makes sure you understand what each one entails. He was also available and willing to speak with me at all times." Anonymous

"We were very satisfied with the legal representation Joe provided us in our defense. He was very professional and knowledgeable and did an excellent job getting the best outcome we could expect. We highly recommend Joe for handling any of your legal matters. You won’t be disappointed." Mike

"Joe is a great attorney, We couldn't have asked for a better person to handle our son's case. We had questions and he would get right back to us. Couldn't ask for a more kind hearted, caring, compassionate, honest and dedicated attorney. This was a very diffficult time for us and Joe made us feel at ease, because he really knew his job. I want to send a very special thank you for all you did." Tammi

"A friend recommended to mr Pometto and i couldn’t be happier. Joe consulted with me over the phone and gave me a few option pertaining to my case and i decided to hire him. He presented my options and explained my charges in a easy and very clear way to help me decide what was best for me. I would recommend mr Pometto to anyone for their legal needs and i would gladly hire him again let’s just hope i don’t need him." Dominic

"On June 26, 2017, Attorney Pometto handled a case for us defending our son. He was professional, attentive, understood our goal and put into place his plan to make that goal happen. He provided immediate responses to our calls and concerns and truly left us feeling that we were in good hands. The outcome of the hearing was exactly what he said it would be and we could not have been happier. We fully endorse this attorney and believe him to be a talented, knowledgable professional who will give his best." Marsha

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