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Flat Rock, MI Expungement Attorney
Clear Your Criminal Record and Move Forward With Confidence
A criminal record can hold you back from employment, housing, education, and even professional licensing. Fortunately, Michigan’s expanded expungement laws give many people in Flat Rock the opportunity to clear past convictions and move on. If you’re ready for a fresh start, our experienced attorney can guide you through the expungement process with clarity and care.
With over 20 years of legal experience, we help clients across Flat Rock and Wayne County determine their eligibility and file for expungement quickly and efficiently.
What is an Expungement?
An expungement, also known as setting aside a conviction, allows a person to remove eligible criminal convictions from their public record. Once expunged, the offense will no longer appear in most background checks, helping you:
- Improve job prospects
- Qualify for better housing
- Apply for professional licenses
- Move forward without the stigma of a conviction
What Convictions Can Be Expunged in Michigan?
Thanks to Michigan’s Clean Slate law, more people than ever before are eligible. You may be able to expunge:
- Up to 3 felony convictions (with certain exceptions)
- Unlimited misdemeanors, after the appropriate waiting period
- Marijuana offenses that would not be considered crimes today
- Certain traffic offenses, including driving on a suspended license
Ineligible Convictions May Include:
- Most criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges
- Felony domestic violence if you have prior DV convictions
- Traffic offenses causing injury or death
- Felony offenses punishable by life in prison
We will thoroughly review your record to determine eligibility and explain your options.
How Long Do I Have to Wait?
The waiting period depends on the type and number of convictions:
- Misdemeanor: 3 years after sentencing or completion of probation
- One Felony: 5 years after sentencing or completion of sentence
- Multiple Felonies: 7 years after completion of last sentence
- Marijuana offenses: No waiting period required
How Our Firm Helps With Expungements
Expungement is not automatic—you must petition the court and meet strict filing requirements. We will:
- Obtain and review your criminal history
- Determine eligibility under Michigan’s Clean Slate laws
- Prepare and file all necessary documentation
- Notify required parties (e.g., prosecutor, attorney general, Michigan State Police)
- Represent you at your expungement hearing (if required)
- Fight to give you the best chance at clearing your record
We take pride in helping people get a second chance.
Where Are Flat Rock Expungement Cases Filed?
Expungement petitions for convictions in Flat Rock are typically filed in:
33rd District Court
19000 Van Horn Road
Woodhaven, MI 48183
Phone: (734) 671-0201
Website: https://www.33courts.com/
If the conviction was a felony, the petition may be filed in:
Wayne County Circuit Court – Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
1441 St. Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 224-5800
Website: https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/courts/circuit-court.aspx
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Get Help With Expungement in Flat Rock Today
You deserve a second chance. If you’re eligible for expungement in Flat Rock, we can help you make it happen.
Call (248) 356-8900 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.