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Expungement Lawyer in Alabama
What Sets Us Apart
Our law firm’s focus is representation of clients seeking an Alabama Expungement. Alabama Expungement Lawyer, Jordan M. Copeland is an experienced, Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer since 2007. We have successfully represented hundreds of Clients from Alabama, and all over the country, in the Alabama Expungement Petition process since the first Alabama Expungement Law was passed in 2014.
An expungement in Alabama is not “automatically” granted, even if the person is eligible. The District Attorney can object in the first 45 days and the Circuit Court Judge has discretion. Therefore, our law firm prepares custom petition packets for each client detailing the positive, supporting information including additional exhibits to bolster the grounds for, plus reasons why, each client’s petition for expungement should be granted without objection and without a court hearing.
"Don't let your past arrest handcuff your future career." – Jordan M. Copeland, Alabama Expungement Lawyer
A Clean Record
If you have ever been charged with a crime in Alabama, even if you were not convicted, the record of your arrest can appear on criminal background reports unless you have been granted an Order of Expungement from the proper court in Alabama. An expungement of your Alabama arrest record could change your life now and in the future. The sooner you start the process of petitioning to expunge your arrest record, the quicker your and your family’s future could improve for the better.
Expungement Law Effective in Alabama
The first Expungement Law became effective in the State of Alabama in July of 2014. The new, expanded 2021 Alabama Expungement Law (REEDEMER Act) will become effective in Alabama on July 1, 2021. There will be thousands of potential petitions for expungement eligible to be filed in Alabama.& Alabama Expungement Lawyer, Jordan M. Copeland represents clients seeking to expunge their arrest record in Alabama. Attorney, Jordan M. Copeland of Expungement Alabama Lawyer represents clients in the process of seeking an expungement of their arrest record in the State of Alabama. Review our website for more information and contact us if you think your arrest record may be eligible for an expungement in Alabama.
Expungement Vs. Pardon in Alabama
Under the new, 2021 Alabama Expungement Law, expungement of certain felony convictions in the State of Alabama is only an option more than 180 days after first receiving a full, unrestricted pardon from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles (ABPP). suppose you were convicted of the crime. An expungement and a pardon in Alabama are two different remedies for two different situations. A full, unrestricted pardon of a felony conviction in Alabama can restore the political and civil rights lost from the felony conviction. A pardon is a matter of public record and once granted may be reflected on a State and Federal Background Report. An expungement includes the clearing of the record from a State and Federal Background Report.
Expungement of Criminal Records in Alabama
Having an Alabama arrest record for a misdemeanor or felony can be divesting to your life. No matter where you reside, If you qualify for an expungement of your arrest record in the State of Alabama, we can assist you with the process. If you were arrested in Alabama only the proper court in Alabama can grant an Order to expunge your arrest records. We represent clients from across the U.S.A. remotely in the petition for expungement process in the State of Alabama. It does not matter where you reside, it only matters if you were previously arrested in Alabama. Feel free to contact our law office via phone, email, or our “Contact” page on this website to get more information with no obligation.
What We Do For Clients
Were you arrested in the State of Alabama? You may be eligible to Petition the proper court for an expungement of your arrest record in Alabama. If you are seeking an expungement in Alabama, Attorney, Jordan M. Copeland is an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Alabama and will represent you to the fullest in your petition for an expungement of your eligible criminal record in Alabama. If you live out of State or out of the area of our offices, no problem. You do not have to travel hours to reach us, we can represent you no matter where you live in the US. You can send us your information by phone, email, fax, and/or U.S. mail. You would only have to appear for a court hearing if necessary.
Dealing with Expungement can be very stressful and tedious because the new Alabama Expungement Law is full of restrictions, exceptions, and technicalities. You need an Alabama Criminal Lawyer who is experienced to determine whether or not you are eligible for the Expungement. With our legal representation on your side, you can relax and let us do all the work for you.
Alabama Expungement Attorney, Jordan M. Copeland will work with you every step of the way. We are committed to working hard for you in seeking to get your Petition for Expungement granted in Alabama. We spend the time needed to ensure your expungement case gets the attention it deserves. The opportunity to get an expungement of your eligible Alabama criminal record is very important. We know that opportunities in your future may depend on it.
Alabama Expungements
Jordan M. Copeland is an Alabama Expungement and Criminal Defense Lawyer who is committed to representing you in seeking to obtain an Expungement of your prior Alabama arrest record by the proper Alabama Court.
Inaccurate Background Reports
Our law firm represents clients seeking to correct inaccurate criminal background reports from the State of Alabama (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency “ALEA”) and/or the FBI. Common examples include: Youthful Offender arrests appearing on a report, arrest/charge on report never happened, inaccurate charge and/or disposition.
Alabama Pardon Process
Our law firm represents clients through portions of the Application for Pardon process from the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles. Currently, prior felony convictions in an Alabama state court must first receive a full pardon to restore civil and political rights lost as a result of the conviction.
Alabama Gun Rights Restoration
If you lost your firearm rights due to a felony conviction or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in an Alabama court, you must have a full pardon granted by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles to have your firearm rights restored, according to current law.
Unlock Your Future
An arrest record can follow you for your whole life. Many people do not realize that in Alabama even if your prior charge was dismissed, nolle prossed, “no billed” by a grand jury, you were found “not guilty” at a jury or judge trial, or any other form of non-conviction – your arrest records still show that you were arrested for the charge and can appear on certain background checks UNLESS you successfully receive an Order of Expungement from the proper court in Alabama. Without an expungement in Alabama, your record of arrest will show up on law enforcement records and background checks. You could be turned down by potential employers, auto and home lenders, colleges, and many more. Many career professionals must have an expungement of a prior arrest to satisfy licensing requirements, etc.
Alabama Expungement Lawyer, Jordan M. Copeland is an experienced Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer with years of experience in Alabama Criminal Courts. Since 2007 Attorney, Jordan M. Copeland has obtained many dismissals and not-guilty verdicts for his clients in the Alabama Criminal Justice system. Attorney, Jordan M. Copeland has been at the forefront of representing clients seeking expungements in Alabama since the very first expungement law that was passed in the State of Alabama in 2014.
Alabama Expungement law firm will put our experience in the Alabama criminal court system to work for you to aggressively pursue obtaining an expungement of your Alabama arrest record if you qualify.
When I made the first call to Attorney Jordan Copeland I knew I was in the right hands. He was very patient and thorough with explaining everything to me. He really knows his stuff! The process working with Attorney Copeland was seamless!! He was always there when I needed him! There was never a time where I was blindsided about anything that needed to be done. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and determined. I cannot thank you enough Mr. Copeland :)
