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 Colorado 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 El Paso County, Colorado.
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.
The CCDB provides support and training to criminal defense attorneys and advocates to protect the rights of the accused.
Lawyer Referral Service in El Paso County - The El Paso County Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service to help residents of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas of El Paso County, Colorado, find a qualified attorney. The attorneys that participate in the service are screened to confirm their experience in a particular practice area. The service also confirms that the attorney is in good standing with the Colorado State Bar, the local bar association, and has a clean disciplinary record. The LRS also serves individuals in Cripple Creek and throughout Teller County, Colorado.