Expunging a federal felony conviction

[marcumw]

What is the name of your state? IL

Perhaps this is the wrong section but I'll give it a try anyway.

I have a federal felony (counterfeiting) conviction from 1995. Is there a way to somehow expunge this so that only government folks have access to it (and not potential employers).

What's the process? How long would it take? What would the average attorney charge??

Thanks in advance!!

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? IL

Perhaps this is the wrong section but I'll give it a try anyway.

I have a federal felony (counterfeiting) conviction from 1995. Is there a way to somehow expunge this so that only government folks have access to it (and not potential employers).

What's the process? How long would it take? What would the average attorney charge??

Thanks in advance!!

Expungement/pardon

Standard answer: Expungement is generally granted for illegal arrests or unlawful convictions. Generally, pardons mean you are forgiven for the crime but it remains on your record.

Check with the governor or attorney general of your state to see how you can go about either of these procedures. Check with the Attorney General or the President for federal expungement or pardon.


https://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?p=848776#post848776

 

[marcumw]

So potential employers WILL have access to my conviction should they choose to do a background check?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: So potential employers WILL have access to my conviction should they choose to do a background check?


A: Potential employers MAY have access to my conviction should they choose to do a background check.