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Category Archives: Expungement

Can a Civil Protection Order (CPO) Be Expunged in Ohio?

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on January 16, 2019 by Mediap02390750January 16, 2019
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The Ohio Supreme Court addressed the issue of expungement and record sealing in 2013 in Schussheim v. Schussheim. Specifically, the Court was asked to address whether a trial court has the authority to seal records relating to a dissolved civil … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Defense, Expungement

2018 Changes to Expungement Law in Ohio

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on November 5, 2018 by Mediap02390750November 5, 2018
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On October 29, 2018, a significant change to Ohio law regarding record sealing (i.e., expungement) went into effect. Prior to that date, a person was limited to being able to expunge one felony, one felony and one misdemeanor, or two … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Defense, Expungement

My Case Was Dismissed in Ohio. Can I Have it Immediately Expunged?

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on October 10, 2017 by Mediap02390750October 10, 2017

The short answer to this question is typically “yes.” Many dismissals of criminal cases in Ohio are done “with prejudice” as part of a plea agreement or is related to an evidentiary issue. However, a recent case from the Ohio … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Defense, Expungement

Can a Felony Be Expunged in Ohio?

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mediap02390750June 7, 2016

The short answer to this question is “it depends.” Contrary to popular belief, a criminal record is not automatically sealed by the court, nor does it disappear after a few years. It is permanent unless an application for expungement (called … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Defense, Expungement

Process for Expungement/Record Sealing in Ohio

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on October 21, 2015 by Mediap02390750October 21, 2015

Under Ohio law, a two-step process is required to seal your record (commonly known as “expungement”). First, the trial court must determine if you are eligible to have your record sealed. Only after determining that you are eligible may the … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Defense, Expungement

DUI/OVI in Ohio and Expungement

Johnson Legal, LLC Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mediap02390750February 14, 2017

“Can a DUI/OVI or traffic offense be expunged/sealed?” This is a fairly common question and, unfortunately, the answer is “no.” ORC 2953.36 states that DUI/OVI convictions and other traffic offenses cannot be sealed or expunged. Thus, a DUI/OVI conviction will … Continue reading →

Posted in DUI/OVI Defense, Expungement

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