Your past record doesn’t have to be your permanent record.
0
Million
Americans have a criminal record of some kind
Prison Policy Initiative, 2026
0
%
Of eligible people never pursue expungement
Univ. of Michigan Law, Harvard Law Review
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After Expungement
Here's what changes when your record is cleared
The impact of expungement goes far beyond a court order.
22%
AVERAGE WAGE INCREASE
Research shows wages increase by over 22% on average within one year of clearing a criminal record — driven mainly by people finding steady employment for the first time.
Not visible
ON MOST BACKGROUND CHECKS
A sealed or expunged record does not appear on most private employer background checks. Most employers will never see it.
Legal fresh start
BY LAW
In most states, after expungement you can legally state the offense never occurred. On job applications, housing applications, and more — you can answer no.