What Is an Expungement?
In seeking expungement, an applicant petitions the court to remove public access to a criminal record or citation. Once the petition is granted, the court orders police and others to destroy information about the case from their files, effectively blocking the record from being discovered. The government may retain some records of the case for select purposes; however, the record must be anonymized and cannot be discovered without a court order reopening the expungement.
In the State of Maryland, certain charges and citations can be expunged under the law (Maryland Criminal Procedure Code, Title 10). However, not every charge or citation qualifies. Whether your record can be expunged depends on several things, including the type of charge, the outcome of the case, and how much time has passed.
You have the right to file for expungement on your own at no cost or for a minimal fee through the Maryland courts . Our website offers a value-added convenience service: for a flat fee in three tiers depending upon the complexity of the matter, Expungement Law Firm, LLC handles the paperwork and filing process for you, saving you time and effort.
Fill out the form below to submit a charge or citation for expungement review. Please make sure all information you provide is correct. Incorrect information may delay your request or cause it to be denied.