Indiana Expungement Lawyer

Your record shouldn't be a life sentence on job and housing applications, and Indiana's Second Chance Law gives eligible people a real path to clear it, we handle every filing so you don't have to face the court process alone.

An old charge or conviction can quietly follow you for years, showing up on background checks long after you've moved on with your life. Employers see it before they see anything else about you. Landlords use it to screen you out before you ever get a showing. Professional licensing boards flag it even when the offense has nothing to do with the work you want to do. The record stays visible whether the charge was serious or minor, whether you served time or paid a fine, and whether it happened last year or two decades ago.

That's the practical problem expungement is designed to solve. Indiana's Second Chance Law gives eligible people a legal path to seal those records so they stop appearing on standard background checks — and a surprising number of people qualify, including many who assume they don't.

If a past charge or conviction is costing you jobs, housing, or peace of mind, an Indiana expungement lawyer can review your case and tell you honestly whether you're eligible. We offer that review for free, with no obligation. You don't have to wonder whether your record can be sealed — you can just ask us and find out.

What Does Expungement Actually Do?

Expungement doesn't erase your record from existence, but it does seal it so that most employers, landlords, and licensing boards won't see it during a standard background check. That distinction matters for the practical goals most people have when they call us:

• Job applications: most employers won't see an expunged charge or conviction during hiring background checks.
• Housing applications: landlords running standard screenings typically won't encounter sealed records.
• Professional licensing: many licensing boards treat expunged matters differently than open records, which can reopen doors that felt permanently closed.
• Peace of mind: you stop having to explain or disclose something from your past every time an application asks.

Indiana gives you a second chance under this law. We help you take it, starting with a free review of whether your specific charge qualifies.

Do You Qualify Under Indiana's Second Chance Law?

Waiting Periods Depend on the Offense

Indiana's Second Chance Law sets specific waiting periods before you can petition for record sealing. Misdemeanors generally require a five-year wait, felonies require eight years, and certain violent or more serious offenses carry longer waiting periods or may not qualify at all. These timelines run from the date of conviction or release, and exact eligibility depends on the details of your case.

Eligibility Is More Common Than People Assume

Many people assume their record is permanent simply because they were convicted, but a wide range of misdemeanors and many felonies qualify under Indiana law. We review the specifics of your charge, your sentence, and your timeline, and give you a straight answer about where you stand. There's no cost or obligation to find out.

Expungement Requires a Petition and Possibly a Hearing

Nothing happens automatically. A formal petition has to be filed with the court that handled your original case, and depending on the offense and the prosecutor's response, a hearing may be required before a judge rules on it. Missing a filing requirement or deadline can delay your case by months, which is why most people don't try to navigate this alone.

We Handle the Filing So You Don't Have To

We prepare your petition, file it with the correct court, communicate with the prosecutor's office, and represent you at any hearing that's required. You focus on your future. We handle the paperwork and the courtroom work. No guessing at forms, no missed deadlines, no navigating the process solo.

Common Questions About Indiana Expungement