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Record Expungement and Clearing your Record

Riverside County, California, Record Expungement Lawyer

If you were convicted or plead guilty to a crime in California, you may be able to have your conviction reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, or have a misdemeanor removed from your record. Even if removing a conviction doesn't seem very important now, it may become critical in your future. At The Dolan Law Offices, we can help you:

  • Reduce a felony to a misdemeanor
    If you have a felony conviction in California and the crime was a "wobbler" — an offense that can be charged and punished as either a felony or a misdemeanor — then John Patrick Dolan can help you request the court to reduce the crime to a misdemeanor.
  • Expunge/remove a misdemeanor from your record
    If you were convicted of a misdemeanor then according to California Penal Code section 1203.4, you may be permitted to expunge (or clear) this from your record. Removing the misdemeanor from your record might make it easier to find a better job, because, in most cases, you will no longer be required to state your conviction on your job application. Expungements aren’t always obtainable, but as an experienced attorney, John Patrick Dolan can evaluate your particular circumstances and determine if this is the right course of action.
  • Obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation
    Life is hard enough without having a conviction for a felony or misdemeanor sex offense continuously haunting you. If you have served your time and no longer remain on probation or parole, then a certificate of rehabilitation could help clear your record and get you back on track. The certificate of rehabilitation is a court order declaring that an individual has been rehabilitated. If granted, the court will send the certificate to the governor where it will automatically become an application for pardon.

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At the Dolan Law Offices, we understand how important a record expungement can end up being for your future. Attorney John Patrick Dolan has received the AV rating* and is a California Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist who has helped numerous people receive certificates of rehabilitation, expungements for misdemeanors, and pardons. We guarantee our best efforts to help clients clear a criminal record or secure an official expungement. The Dolan Law Offices, in Indio, California, provides legal advice and representation for residents of the Palm Springs region and communities throughout Riverside County. Contact us to discuss how an expungement is in your best interests.

Is an expungement for a felony conviction really possible?

You may have heard that expungement of a felony charge is nearly impossible. In fact it is difficult and is one important reason to make sure that your criminal defense attorney fights hard to have your original charges reduced to a misdemeanor, or fights to get a sentence that will allow for a certificate of rehabilitation upon successful completion of a rehab program. However, expunging a felony conviction is not impossible for an experienced criminal defense attorney. John Patrick Dolan is an experienced criminal law attorney and he understands the best strategies for protecting your future.

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Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.