In certain cases, a person arrested for or charged with certain types of criminal offenses may be eligible to seal or expunge the record under Kentucky law.
Being able to seal or expunge the record may hide the booking photo or mug shot, police reports, charging documents, final disposition form and other records from public view.
The rules are often different for adult or juvenile cases. Additionally, eligibility requirements vary widely from state to state.
Use our directory to find an attorney that can help you determine whether you might be eligible to seal or expunge a criminal record in or around Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
KACDL provides networking, advocacy and educational opportunities for Kentucky criminal defense lawyers.
Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service - The Louisville Bar Association sponsors the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service (KLRS). The service helps the pubic find a local attorney with experience handling a specific type of legal problem in Louisville, Jefferson County, and the surrounding areas. The service can refer you to a qualified attorney across a wide range of practice areas including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, employment law, real estate law and worker's compensation. To receive the referral, call 502-583-1801 during normal business hours from Monday to Friday form 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.