If you have been convicted of a crime, it will go onto your criminal record. Having a criminal record can negatively impact your future opportunities as potential employers and educational institutions can view your record; however, there are actions you can take in order to expunge your record. Once your record has successfully been cleared, you will not be required to disclose prior convictions or arrests on applications for housing, employment and more. Generally, when a potential employer, institution or school runs a background check, the expunged record will not appear. To find out if you are eligible for expungement, contact Walsh & Lewis PLLC for a free consultation. Our expungement attorney will go the extra mile in order to secure a brighter future for you. Call (208) 816-7308 to learn more.
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Sean Walsh
Founding Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Sean Walsh possess more than a decade of criminal defense and legal experience. In 2010, he founded the Walsh & Lewis PLLC where he defends clients against criminal accusations ranging from petty theft to felony offense. Attorney Walsh also is one of only a select few private practice attorneys qualified by the Idaho Supreme Court to accept appointments in death penalty defense cases.
In 2011, the Federal Courts appointed Sean to the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. In 2015, the Idaho Supreme Court placed Sean on the Idaho Capital Defense Counsel Roster. Sean has served on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a currently a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Our Mission is Your Success
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“Sean was a great lawyer for me! He not only used his knowledge of law but he articulated it in a way that was perfect! If i could afford to have a lawyer on retainer it would be him! Thank you Sean!”
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“Sean Walsh made it possible for my daughter and I to escape a bad and dysfunctional relationship where I was first looked upon as the offender, when in fact Sean knew I was manipulated and found out the innocents of my case, where truly I was the victim. H”
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WHY TURN TO WALSH LAW GROUP PLLC?
INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. INITIATIVE. IMPACT.
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Criminal Defense Backed by Decades of Experience
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Personalized, Dedicated Representation
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Full-Service Criminal Defense. We Can Handle Any Case
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Accessibility to Your Attorney. We're Here at Every Step
How Do I File For Expungement?
At Walsh & Lewis PLLC, we understand how tedious, intimidating, and complex legal procedures can be. If you have been convicted of a criminal offense and are seeking to clear your record, talk to an attorney from our law firm. We can help you properly file the necessary paperwork. In order for a judge to seal your criminal record, you will be required to complete these steps.
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Secure a copy of the Judgement Order.
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Complete all expungement forms.
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Make copies of all paperwork.
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Notarize your “Poverty Affidavit.”
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Turn all forms into the Clerk’s office.
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Attend your court hearing.
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Gain Employment
Sealing your criminal record may remove the potential difficulty of gaining employment.
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Become A Citizen
If you are not a citizen of the United Sates, having a clean record can help you become one.
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Qualify For Housing
Expunging your record will make it easier for you to buy a home & qualify for government housing.
Get Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I Seal My Criminal Record?
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Your record cannot be expunged if you have been found guilty of any of the following criminal offenses: a drivers’ license violation, a first-degree felony, a second-degree felony, a first-degree misdemeanor committed against a minor, or a bail forfeiture in a traffic case.
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Why Should I Pursue Expungement?
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Many employment, apartment and license applications require the applicant to state whether or not they have been convicted of a criminal offense. When the answer is yes, the chances of your application being rejected are high. Pursuing expungement will increase your chances of securing future employment.
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Do I Need To Hire An Expungement Attorney?
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Due to the sensitive and complex nature of record-sealing matters, we advise you to enlist our assistance. We can ensure all your paperwork is properly completed and presented in a timely manner. With our team on your side, you will increase your chances of success.
What Factors Are Taken Into Consideration During Sentencing?
- The type of drugs and narcotics involved
- The quantity of drugs and narcotics
- Nature and variety of prior criminal convictions
- Overall criminal history of the defendant charged
- Whether the defendant is curently on probation
- The actual or potential harm to the public
- The financial benefit to the defendant
- The defendant's age
- The defendant's own dependence on drugs or narcotics
- The defendant's psychiatric history
- Evidence of rehabilitation