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 New York 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 Broome County, New York.
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.
NYSACDL is dedicated to creating a strong, well-trained defense bar to protect the rights of the accused while providing support and education to criminal defense lawyers.
Lawyer Referral Service in Broome County, NY - The Broome County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Binghamton, NY. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified private attorney in Binghamton and Broome County. The LRS is opened from Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for walk in meetings. You can also call the service Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee you can talk with the local attorney during a 30 minute consultation.