Is It Worth Getting Record Expunged?

In a Nutshell: Expungement has legitimate value for employment purposes and recently, due to recent new laws, in professional licensing. However, expungement does not erase, delete, remove or, like a sponge cleaning up a spilled drink, restore one's record to appear like nothing happened.

Do expunged records show up on background checks?

Expunged charges are erased from the record entirely, and sealed records still exist but are inaccessible to the public. Generally, sealed and expunged records will never appear on a background check.

How much does it cost to get your record expunged?

What Does it Cost? It usually costs $50 to file a motion to expunge a conviction record. The cost may be higher in some courts. However, if you are a low-income person, you may file with a poverty affidavit and pay the costs later.