NEED A CRIMINAL RECORD SEALED?
Reasons why you may want to consider getting your record sealed
Sealing a criminal record provides the following benefits:
1) Having a record sealed helps when applying for credit in some cases
2) It may be proved helpful having a previous record sealed when applying for a new job or a license
3) Some educational programs may not allow you to be accepted without a sealing of a record
4) Even obtaining housing can have difficulty if background checks come back with a bad record
• Note that when a record is sealed it still exists, however it cannot be seen by most people and you can actually mark on applications that your prior sealed offense does not exist.
Do I qualify for having my record sealed?
There are some records that are not eligible to be sealed under Ohio law. Such records are:
1) Any record or offense that was an offense of violence.
2) One that had a mandatory prison term.
3) First or second degree felony.
4) Driving offenses
Some examples of these is murder, kidnapping, arson, domestic violence, and burglary.

• There are many reasons to have a criminal record sealed. A criminal defense attorney can help you to determine whether you qualify, along with filing the right paperwork specific to your case. Give the Brown Law Office a call today for a free consultation to discuss sealing your record or any other criminal defense needs you may have at (330)-601-0101.