California Clean Record and Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

A criminal conviction or arrest record can create long lasting barriers to employment, housing, travel and personal goals. Jeffrey helps clients pursue record clearing remedies that reduce or eliminate the impact of past mistakes. This page outlines the full range of post conviction services offered, the legal standards involved and how Jeffrey guides clients through the process with care and clarity.

What Is Post-Conviction Relief?

Post conviction relief provides legal pathways to dismiss convictions, seal arrests, reduce felonies, terminate probation and remove registration requirements. Jeffrey evaluates every case individually and explains all available remedies based on your specific history.

Record Expungement and Petition for Dismissal (PC 1203.4 / 1203.4a)

Expungement changes your record to show a dismissal rather than a conviction. This is one of the most common and impactful forms of relief.

When a petition is granted, the court withdraws a guilty or no contest plea, sets aside the conviction and dismisses the case. This correction often improves employment prospects and reduces long term consequences tied to past convictions.

Jeffrey prepares, files and argues every petition, including cases involving probation violations or complex histories. Clients receive full support throughout the process as well as a closing meeting to review the outcome and next steps.

Motion to Seal and Destroy Adult Arrest Records (PC 851.8)

A false arrest or unfiled case can still harm employment and licensing prospects. Penal Code 851.8 provides a powerful remedy for people who were factually innocent of the alleged crime.

If granted, the record of the arrest is sealed and destroyed, meaning it will not appear on background checks and will no longer be publicly accessible. The legal standard is high, requiring strong evidence of factual innocence. Jeffrey handles these petitions with careful preparation and has significant experience obtaining these results for clients.

Motion to Seal Arrest and Court Records (PC 851.91 / 851.92)

This remedy is available when an arrest did not result in a conviction, even without proof of factual innocence. It restricts public access to police and court records and updates your criminal history to reflect “Arrest Relief Granted.”

This option is often an effective and more accessible alternative to PC 851.8. Jeffrey assists clients in selecting the correct remedy and preparing all supporting documents.

Early Termination of Probation (PC 1203.3)

Probation is a conditional sentence that can limit employment options, travel, licensing and overall quality of life. Courts may terminate probation early when a person has demonstrated good conduct and rehabilitation.

Once probation is terminated, clients often pursue expungement as the next step. Jeffrey prepares petitions and supporting materials to show why continued probation is unnecessary and how early termination benefits the client’s stability and progress.

Sealing Juvenile Records

Many people believe juvenile records are automatically confidential, but that is often not the case. Under Welfare and Institutions Code 781, courts can seal juvenile records, providing major benefits for future employment, licensing and personal growth.

A sealed juvenile record helps create a clean slate and may provide additional relief, including release from certain ongoing obligations.

Reduction of Felony to a Misdemeanor (PC 17(b))

Some felonies, known as wobblers, can be reduced to misdemeanors. This reduces penalties, improves background check results and may restore important rights, including firearm rights.

Jeffrey prepares detailed petitions showing rehabilitation, stability and eligibility, allowing clients to move forward with fewer restrictions.

Relief from Sex Offender Registration Requirements (PC 290.5)

California’s tiered registration system allows qualified individuals to petition for removal from the registry. Relief may be available after ten, twenty or more years depending on the tier classification.

Jeffrey helps clients evaluate eligibility, gather documentation and navigate the petition and hearing process, ensuring all details are addressed with care.

Petition to Vacate a Conviction for Immigration Consequences (PC 1473.7)

A conviction may be vacated when someone did not meaningfully understand the immigration consequences of a plea. Many people accept plea agreements without proper advice, leading to severe consequences later.

Jeffrey has successfully handled these petitions and works closely with experienced immigration counsel when federal representation is needed.

Certificate of Rehabilitation

A Certificate of Rehabilitation is available to individuals who have demonstrated rehabilitation after certain convictions. It can provide relief from the duty to register, strengthen licensing applications and show significant progress toward a stable and lawful life.

Jeffrey guides clients through the full process, including preparation of documentation, demonstration of rehabilitation and court appearance when required.

Contact Our Clean Record Attorney

If you have a conviction or arrest on your record and want to explore legal options for clearing or correcting it, the Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian is ready to help. Clients receive dedicated support, careful case evaluation and compassionate guidance throughout the process. Contact us today for a free consultation.

FAQs

What types of clean record services do you handle?

The firm handles expungements, sealing of arrests, felony reductions, early probation termination, registration relief, juvenile record sealing and other forms of post conviction relief.

How do I know which remedy I qualify for?

Jeffrey reviews your entire record, explains all available options and recommends the strongest legal pathway based on your specific circumstances.

Will record relief remove everything from my background check?

Relief depends on the remedy. Expungement shows dismissal, arrest sealing removes public access and some remedies restore rights. Jeffrey explains the specific outcome for each option.

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California Clean Record and Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

A criminal conviction or arrest record can create long lasting barriers to employment, housing, travel and personal goals. Jeffrey helps clients pursue record clearing remedies that reduce or eliminate the impact of past mistakes. This page outlines the full range of post conviction services offered, the legal standards involved and how Jeffrey guides clients through the process with care and clarity.

What Is Post-Conviction Relief?

Post conviction relief provides legal pathways to dismiss convictions, seal arrests, reduce felonies, terminate probation and remove registration requirements. Jeffrey evaluates every case individually and explains all available remedies based on your specific history.

Record Expungement and Petition for Dismissal (PC 1203.4 / 1203.4a)

Expungement changes your record to show a dismissal rather than a conviction. This is one of the most common and impactful forms of relief.

When a petition is granted, the court withdraws a guilty or no contest plea, sets aside the conviction and dismisses the case. This correction often improves employment prospects and reduces long term consequences tied to past convictions.

Jeffrey prepares, files and argues every petition, including cases involving probation violations or complex histories. Clients receive full support throughout the process as well as a closing meeting to review the outcome and next steps.

Motion to Seal and Destroy Adult Arrest Records (PC 851.8)

A false arrest or unfiled case can still harm employment and licensing prospects. Penal Code 851.8 provides a powerful remedy for people who were factually innocent of the alleged crime.

If granted, the record of the arrest is sealed and destroyed, meaning it will not appear on background checks and will no longer be publicly accessible. The legal standard is high, requiring strong evidence of factual innocence. Jeffrey handles these petitions with careful preparation and has significant experience obtaining these results for clients.

Motion to Seal Arrest and Court Records (PC 851.91 / 851.92)

This remedy is available when an arrest did not result in a conviction, even without proof of factual innocence. It restricts public access to police and court records and updates your criminal history to reflect “Arrest Relief Granted.”

This option is often an effective and more accessible alternative to PC 851.8. Jeffrey assists clients in selecting the correct remedy and preparing all supporting documents.

Early Termination of Probation (PC 1203.3)

Probation is a conditional sentence that can limit employment options, travel, licensing and overall quality of life. Courts may terminate probation early when a person has demonstrated good conduct and rehabilitation.

Once probation is terminated, clients often pursue expungement as the next step. Jeffrey prepares petitions and supporting materials to show why continued probation is unnecessary and how early termination benefits the client’s stability and progress.

Sealing Juvenile Records

Many people believe juvenile records are automatically confidential, but that is often not the case. Under Welfare and Institutions Code 781, courts can seal juvenile records, providing major benefits for future employment, licensing and personal growth.

A sealed juvenile record helps create a clean slate and may provide additional relief, including release from certain ongoing obligations.

Reduction of Felony to a Misdemeanor (PC 17(b))

Some felonies, known as wobblers, can be reduced to misdemeanors. This reduces penalties, improves background check results and may restore important rights, including firearm rights.

Jeffrey prepares detailed petitions showing rehabilitation, stability and eligibility, allowing clients to move forward with fewer restrictions.

Relief from Sex Offender Registration Requirements (PC 290.5)

California’s tiered registration system allows qualified individuals to petition for removal from the registry. Relief may be available after ten, twenty or more years depending on the tier classification.

Jeffrey helps clients evaluate eligibility, gather documentation and navigate the petition and hearing process, ensuring all details are addressed with care.

Petition to Vacate a Conviction for Immigration Consequences (PC 1473.7)

A conviction may be vacated when someone did not meaningfully understand the immigration consequences of a plea. Many people accept plea agreements without proper advice, leading to severe consequences later.

Jeffrey has successfully handled these petitions and works closely with experienced immigration counsel when federal representation is needed.

Certificate of Rehabilitation

A Certificate of Rehabilitation is available to individuals who have demonstrated rehabilitation after certain convictions. It can provide relief from the duty to register, strengthen licensing applications and show significant progress toward a stable and lawful life.

Jeffrey guides clients through the full process, including preparation of documentation, demonstration of rehabilitation and court appearance when required.

Contact Our Clean Record Attorney

If you have a conviction or arrest on your record and want to explore legal options for clearing or correcting it, the Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian is ready to help. Clients receive dedicated support, careful case evaluation and compassionate guidance throughout the process. Contact us today for a free consultation.

FAQs

What types of clean record services do you handle?

The firm handles expungements, sealing of arrests, felony reductions, early probation termination, registration relief, juvenile record sealing and other forms of post conviction relief.

How do I know which remedy I qualify for?

Jeffrey reviews your entire record, explains all available options and recommends the strongest legal pathway based on your specific circumstances.

Will record relief remove everything from my background check?

Relief depends on the remedy. Expungement shows dismissal, arrest sealing removes public access and some remedies restore rights. Jeffrey explains the specific outcome for each option.