Pennsylvania Expungement Attorney

Part With Your Past & Pursue Your Future

A Pennsylvania expungement attorney can remove eligible charges from your criminal record so they stop showing up on background checks for jobs, housing, and licensing. At Record Eraser, attorney Mark F. Walmer has spent 35+ years clearing Pennsylvania records through expungements, Clean Slate sealing, and pardons, at flat-rate fees, with a free record review before you pay anything. If certain charges are still on your record even years later, here’s how an expungement attorney helps and what you may qualify to clear.

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Mistakes made in the past shouldn’t haunt you forever. We understand that minor charges or a criminal offense can be a stain on your record and hinder your quality of life, but that doesn’t have to stay the case. Pennsylvania’s expungement statute sets forth the matters that are eligible for expungement. An expungement removes the charges from the public record and the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Repository.

Examples of eligible expungable charges are:

A Summary Conviction 5+ years old
Underage consumption conviction
A Juvenile record (under certain criteria)
An ARD disposition (such as first offense DUI)
A Section 17 disposition (for a small amount of marijuana)
Charges that have been withdrawn, dismissed or nol-prossed
Any conviction if you are 70+ years old
A conviction that has been pardoned

Now is the time to break free from your record quickly and effectively. Choose an experienced Pennsylvania Expungement Attorney, and start your legal expungement today.

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What a Pennsylvania Expungement Attorney Does

Expungement in Pennsylvania is a formal court process, and the rules about what’s eligible are narrow and easy to get wrong. An expungement attorney pulls your full criminal history, confirms exactly which charges qualify under Pennsylvania’s expungement statute (18 Pa.C.S. § 9122), prepares and files the petition in the correct county, and tracks it through the Pennsylvania State Police until the record is confirmed removed. If the District Attorney objects or a county schedules a hearing, your attorney handles it, so in most cases you never have to appear in court. The goal is simple: get every charge you’re eligible to clear removed correctly the first time.

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How the Pennsylvania Expungement Process Works
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About Us

At Record Eraser Pennsylvania, we help people move forward by clearing their criminal records through expungements, pardons, and Clean Slate services. We’ve been doing this for over 35 years, and we know the process can feel confusing or overwhelming… but that’s why we’re here!

Our team works closely with county courthouses, state agencies, and local officials every day. Those relationships help us move your case along quickly and accurately. We don’t charge by the hour or hit you with surprise fees, just honest, flat-rate pricing and real help from a team that cares.

When you reach out, you’ll hear from real people who understand what’s at stake. We’ll keep you informed, answer your questions, and make sure you’re never left in the dark.

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Former RecordEraser Client

After being shadowed by a crime I committed 25 years ago I finally went through the pardon process and received my pardon! I would highly recommend Record Eraser! Mark guided me through the whole process all the way! and did an outstanding job! I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders! Again, I highly recommend this firm! Thanks again Mark! You are the man!
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Former Record Eraser Client

Tbh I didn’t think I could ever get a second chance. Mark and his team helped me understand everything step by step and now I’m working full-time and feel like I can finally move on!!!
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FAQs

What can a Pennsylvania expungement attorney clear from my record?: Summary convictions that are 5+ years old, underage-consumption convictions, certain juvenile records, ARD dispositions (such as a first-offense DUI), Section 17 marijuana dispositions, any charge that was withdrawn, dismissed, or nol-prossed, convictions once you’re 70+ and crime-free for 10 years, and any charge that has already been pardoned.
Can a felony be expunged in Pennsylvania?: Not directly. Felony convictions can’t be expunged unless you first receive a pardon from the Governor. Once a pardon is granted, the conviction becomes eligible for expungement, which we can then file for you.
Do I still need an expungement if my case was dismissed or withdrawn?: Yes. Even dropped or dismissed charges still appear on background checks. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards can see the arrest unless the record is formally expunged.
Will an expunged record show up on a PA background check?: No. Once expunged, the record is removed from Pennsylvania State Police databases and won’t appear on standard employer, landlord, or volunteer background checks.
How long does a Pennsylvania expungement take?: Most expungements take about four to six months from filing, depending on the county and how quickly the State Police process the removal.
Will I have to appear in court?: Usually not. Most expungements aren’t contested and are resolved without any appearance. Fewer than 5% of our cases require a hearing where an attorney appears on your behalf.
How much does an expungement attorney cost in PA?: Our flat fee for an expungement is $1,159, with payment plans available and no hourly billing. See our pricing page for full details.
Does an expungement restore my gun rights?: No. Expungement removes records from public access but doesn’t restore firearm rights lost through a conviction. That requires a Governor’s pardon first, see our gun rights restoration page.