Advice about charges and criminal record relief
A criminal allegation or an old record can create uncertainty about work, family and your future. Booth Law Group offers consultations about criminal defense, expungement and record sealing, starting with a review of the facts and the jurisdiction involved.
If you have an upcoming court date, tell the firm when you first contact us. Bring charging documents, court notices and details of any existing representation. For a past case, provide the case number, court, final outcome and any records you have so we can discuss what relief may be available.
If you have an upcoming court date, tell the firm when you first contact us. Bring charging documents, court notices and details of any existing representation. For a past case, provide the case number, court, final outcome and any records you have so we can discuss what relief may be available.
Understand the options for your particular case
Criminal defense and clearing an existing record involve different questions. A consultation can help identify the current stage, the documents needed and the support the firm can offer. If a criminal matter may affect an immigration application or status, raise that concern and review our immigration legal services.
Review of case documents
Discussion of available options
Attention to court dates
Record-relief eligibility review
Clear communication
Criminal defense consultations
Discuss the allegations, court notices and upcoming proceedings with an attorney. We review the available information and explain the proposed scope of assistance before you decide how to proceed.
Expungement and record sealing
Explore whether your record may qualify for relief. The terminology and rules differ between jurisdictions: a New York record-sealing inquiry is not the same as a Maryland expungement matter. We review the applicable process and your case history.
Our Services
No. Eligibility and the type of relief available depend on the jurisdiction, case outcome and other circumstances. The firm must review those details before advising.
Yes. Bring the case number, court name and documents showing the outcome. Tell us what you hope to address, such as questions about an existing criminal record.
These terms refer to different forms of record relief, and their effect depends on the applicable law. We can discuss which process may be relevant to your case without assuming that a record can be erased.
Contact the firm promptly with the date, court and case number. Do not assume an inquiry changes an existing court requirement or deadline.
Bring charging documents, court correspondence, prior orders and details of any lawyer currently representing you. Prepare a timeline and the questions you want to discuss.
The work and fee arrangements depend on the matter. Ask us to explain the consultation fee and proposed scope of representation before you proceed.