Record Sealing and Expungement
Record Sealing and Expungement in Massachusetts
A criminal record can affect employment, housing, and opportunity for years. Sealing or expungement may limit who can see your record under Massachusetts law.
Overview
Understanding your case
Massachusetts allows certain records to be sealed so they do not appear on standard background checks, and in limited circumstances a record may be expunged. Eligibility depends on the offense, the outcome, and the time that has passed.
Cestos Law PLLC evaluates your record, determines whether sealing or expungement is available, and guides you through the process so you can move forward with greater confidence.
How We Help
A focused approach to your case
Sealing versus expungement
Sealing hides a record from most background checks. Expungement destroys the record. Each has different eligibility rules.
Eligibility and timing
Eligibility often depends on the disposition and the waiting period. We review your record to determine what is available.
Practical benefits
A sealed record can improve access to employment, housing, and professional licensing opportunities.
Common Questions
Record Sealing and Expungement FAQs
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