MICHIGAN EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER.

One in four Michigan residents has a misdemeanor conviction; one in six has a felony conviction. An Expungement or Setting Aside a Conviction is the process where a person petitions the sentencing court to have the conviction set aside or expunged. If the court grants the expungement petition, the criminal conviction is removed from the public criminal history database and the court record is then sealed.
The Michigan expungement laws were significantly changed in 2021 to allow more convictions to be expunged. The law now allows you to set aside one drunk driving conviction, an unlimited number of misdemeanors, and up to 3 eligible felonies.
Talk with us. We have been helping people clean their criminal records for over 30 years. We take great satisfaction when a client requests their criminal history report and nothing shows! Let us help you. We are experienced and get results.

Restore Your Reputation

Get assistance with the expungement process in Grand Rapids, MI

One mistake shouldn't affect the rest of your life- and it doesn't have to. If you want to file a petition for criminal record expungement, reach out to Bruce Alan Block, P.L.C. in Grand Rapids, MI. Attorney Block will make sure you qualify for expungement and that you understand the expungement process.

Don't let your past ruin your future. Call 616-676-8770 now to make an appointment with an expungement attorney serving Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding areas.

Why file for an expungement?

Removing a criminal conviction can help you find a better job, obtain grant money, apply to college, and so much more. A felon who has his felony conviction expunged is no longer considered a felon! Although prospective employers are only allowed to ask if you have been convicted of a felony, they can ask you to provide them with a criminal background history which shows all criminal convictions. Many apartments won't rent to those with an assault and battery conviction.

Live out of state?

No problem. We have helped many clients who may have a criminal conviction in Michigan but now live elsewhere. Much of the paperwork can be completed and exchanged via email and regular mail. Many courts are allowing our clients to appear via Zoom.

Do the Expungement process right.

The value of starting over with a clean slate cannot be overstated. But Michigan law requires specific forms and procedures. There are also eligibility criteria and mandatory waiting periods. You will need documentation that your post-conviction behavior justifies setting aside the conviction. And you may face objections from the attorney general's office, local prosecutor, and the victim. Your expungement procedure is best handled by an experienced lawyer. We have been doing expungements for over 30 years.

Let Us Help You.

One mistake shouldn't affect the rest of your life - it doesn't have to. If you want to file a petition for criminal expungement, reach out to Bruce Alan Block, P.L.C. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are experienced. Put us to work to help you get the second chance you deserve. Don't let your past ruin your future. Call 616-676-8770 now to make an appointment with an expungement attorney serving Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding communities.

Who does not qualify to Expunge an OWI?

You don't qualify for expungement if you have more than one DUI on your record, or if your DUI caused a person serious injury or death. Lastly, if the DUI occurred in a commercial vehicle and you had a commercial driver's license (CDL) you cannot expunge the OWI conviction.

OWI Expungement is not Automatic.

An OWI conviction is not subject to the automatic expungement laws that were passed in 2020. It is estimated that about 200,000 Michigan residents or former residents will be eligible to set aside a DUI conviction.
Despite being eligible, most people don't bother to apply to expunge their convictions. However, this is a mistake. Having a conviction on your record from years ago can affect your ability to purchase a firearm, enter Canada, obtain a job, and even to lease an apartment.

We can Help.

The process to expunge an OWI conviction in Michigan is time-consuming and can be complicated. We will help you get it done right the first time. Trust our 30 years of experience helping people just like you clean their records. Call us.