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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
