Contra Costa County Clean Record Attorney
The Law Office of David Reagan represents clients who are seeking to clean their criminal record with an expungement in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa County has some unique procedures for expungements, which are provided below. An expungement in California is a petition to dismiss under Penal Code section 1203.4. The Law Office of David Reagan provides Contra Costa County expungement and record cleaning services in the cities of Martinez, Richmond, and Walnut Creek at a low, reasonable rate. If you need any more information, please contact Mr. Reagan for a free consultation. Mr. Reagan is here to help and wants to see clients succeed.
What is unique about filing an expungement in Contra Costa County, California?
The first unique procedure is that the Contra Costa County Superior Court - whether the Martinez branch, Richmond branch, or Pittsburg branch - sends the petition for expungement to the probation department for review before making a decision. Thereafter, the Contra Costa Probation Department or the Court Probation Department will conduct an investigation into the petitioner's criminal record, performance on probation, and status of fine and restitution payments.
Based on the petitioners eligibility for dismissal, the probation investigation, and the evidence provided in support of the petition, the Probation Department will recommend that the expungement petition be either granted or denied. The time to process an expungement varies, but usually takes at least two months, sometimes longer.
If the Probation Department recommends granting the petition, the case is a misdemeanor that had never been charged as a felony, and the Contra Costa County Superior Court judge agrees with the recommendation, there is no hearing and the signed dismissal order is mailed to the attorney.
If the Probation Department recommends denial, a hearing date will be set where the attorney will have a chance to argue why the expungement should be granted.
All cases with a felony conviction must be filed at the Martinez courthouse. Cases with misdemeanors only should be filed in the courthouse where the case was final, either Martinez, Richmond, or Pittsburg.
The second unique procedure is that the court, generally, has a $150 filing fee for most expungement petitions, although the court can decide not to impose that fee in certain circumstances. For those who cannot afford the expungement fee, a fee waiver is available and the public defender can provide assistance with expungements.
Why hire a Contra Costa expungement attorney?
For old convictions, the Law Office of David Reagan can assist a client in obtaining and evaluating a comprehensive background check from the California Department of Justice that will locate all prior convictions.
For individuals with many convictions, probation violations, a driving under the influence offense, or individuals who are still on probation, Mr. Reagan can formulate good factual arguments to convince the court that the petition should be granted within the court's discretion "in the interests of justice."
If you have a felony offense that can be reduced to a misdemeanor under Penal Code section 17, subdivision (b), like felony drunk driving, assault with a deadly weapon, or grand theft, Mr. Reagan can help convince the court that under the facts of the case and the conduct of the person after probation requires reduction to a misdemeanor. Reduction of a felony to a misdemeanor can in some cases restore rights to gun ownership. A reduction will also help for job applications.
Mr. Reagan can make the expungement process a great deal more convenient, more rapid, and less stressful; if the Probation Department can be convinced that an expungement is warranted, no one will have to appear in court on a misdemeanor, even the attorney. If the case goes to court, Mr. Reagan can appear on your behalf while you attend to other commitments.
Driven by the passion to obtain success for his clients, Contra Costa expungement attorney David Reagan has experience with tough expungement cases and is skilled at demonstrating to the court that a person has been rehabilitated. Mr. Reagan does his best to ensure that clients can make the most of their employment opportunities and re-obtain any lost rights. What is more, Mr. Reagan offers reasonable rates for his services and payment plans. Contact the Law Office of David Reagan today for a free consultation.
Representing clients for expungements in Contra Costa County from his Dublin office in the following cities:
Martinez, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pittsburgh, Antioch, Lafayette, Moraga, El Cerrito, Orinda, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Crockett, Oakley, San Pablo, Bay Point, and El Sobrante.
