Indiana Expungement Attorney
An old arrest or conviction should not follow you forever. Under Indiana's Second Chance Law, many records can be sealed or expunged so they no longer appear on most background checks. Mo AlMahareeq handles the entire petition so you can move forward with a clean slate.
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Serving all Indiana counties
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What's at Stake
Why this charge needs a serious defense.
A real fresh start
A successful expungement seals eligible records, and the law protects you from discrimination based on expunged offenses in employment and housing.
One shot to get it right
Indiana generally gives you one expungement petition in your lifetime per county. Filing correctly the first time is critical.
Strict deadlines and rules
Eligibility depends on the offense, the outcome, and how much time has passed. A missed waiting period or a paperwork error can cost you the chance.
What can be expunged in Indiana
Indiana's expungement law covers arrests that did not lead to conviction, dismissed cases, misdemeanors, and many felonies. Records that did not result in a conviction can often be expunged after one year, misdemeanors and many lower-level felonies after about five years, and more serious felonies after eight years or more — with some offenses requiring the prosecutor's consent and some not eligible at all.
The exact waiting period and eligibility depend on the specific offense and your history. Mo reviews your full record to confirm what qualifies before anything is filed.
Why the one-petition rule matters
In most cases, Indiana allows only one expungement petition per person, per county, in a lifetime. That means a single petition should capture every eligible offense in that county at once. Filing too early, leaving something out, or making a procedural mistake can permanently waste your opportunity.
Mo gathers your complete criminal history, confirms eligibility for each item, and prepares a thorough petition designed to clear as much as the law allows the first time.
Life after expungement
Once a record is expunged, Indiana law makes it unlawful to deny you employment, housing, or a license simply because of the sealed offense, and you can lawfully state that you have not been arrested or convicted of the expunged matter on most applications. For many clients, that changes everything.
Frequently Asked
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