Colorado Sealing Criminal Records Lawyer

My Case Was Dismissed... Why is it Showing up on my Record Now?

It's no secret that a criminal conviction can affect one's life forever. But when an individual is charged with a crime and the charge is dismissed, one would expect that all records would be erased, and the individual could go on living his or her life.

Unfortunately, there are thousands of cases throughout Colorado in which an individual was either wrongly accused of a crime, or the charge was dismissed, but the charge still exists on his or her record. Other people were convicted of a crime years ago, have served their sentence and gone on to live law-abiding, productive lives - but are still paying the price of having a criminal record. These individuals can experience negative effects, from the inability to gain meaningful employment and difficulty renting an apartment, to the possibility of not being able to travel outside of the country.

At Michael T. Kossen, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Castle Rock, Colorado, we work closely with clients who wish to have their criminal records sealed. If you have an old criminal conviction or a prior arrest record which is causing you problems, we may be able to help. Contact us online or call our law firm at 303-791-6500 to schedule a free consultation.

Sealing Criminal Records

Sealing a criminal record (sometimes called expungement) is the process through which a person's criminal record is cleared of a dropped charge or conviction. The sealing of criminal records can work in two ways. First, a dismissed charge can be permanently removed from a record. Second, certain drug convictions can be sealed, dependent on a number of criteria that must be met. These convictions can include both misdemeanors and felonies.

Michael T. Kossen is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you petition the court to seal your criminal record. You must meet a number of qualifications to be eligible to have your criminal record sealed, and a thorough assessment of your background will be done before you are approved to have your record sealed.

The sealing of criminal records can greatly benefit individuals who have been wrongly accused of a crime, or those with a criminal record. When a background check shows a questionable history, individuals can be denied jobs, rental property, and more. Through sealing of their records, these individuals can move forward confidently toward the future.

Expungement of Juvenile Records

Most juvenile records are eligible to be sealed through an expungement. Most juvenile records can be expunged, even if you were found guilty at trial or plead guilty to the charge.

Contact Us

To schedule a free consultation about sealing your criminal record with our attorney, contact us online or call our Colorado law firm at 303-791-6500.

Based in Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado, Michael T. Kossen, Attorneys at Law, serves clients in Denver, the Front Range, Parker, Littleton, Elizabeth, Kiowa, Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch, Monument, Larkspur, Palmer Lake, and Aurora, including El Paso County, Douglas County, Elbert County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Lincoln County, and Jefferson County. Castle Rock, Colorado is located in the heart of Douglas County and is the home of the Douglas County Combined Court.