Wyoming County Expungements

Wyoming County is located in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania. The county has over 27,000 residents within its borders. Serving these residents in all their legal needs is the Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas. The court holds authority for resolving any legal disputes, as well was maintaining any records of criminal convictions or arrests that arise within the county. A person that seeks to expunge or seal these records must file an appropriate motion with this court to do so.

Expungement in Wyoming county

When a person seeks to expunge a prior arrest or criminal record within Wyoming County, they must first be certain that the requirements for expungement have been met under Pennsylvania law. The state only allows for expungements under certain circumstances. These circumstances include:

  • A person has been offered an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program in lieu of a conviction and has completed the program
  • A person was convicted on a summary offense, has completed their sentencing, and at least 5 years have passed without further criminal incidents
  • A person is over the age of 70 and has not faced criminal charges for at least 10 years

Sealing Records in Wyoming County

When a person has more serious records in Wyoming County, one option available to them is to seal their records. This option makes use of the state's "limited access" laws and will prevent access to a person's records during a background check. A person with 2nd degree, 3rd degree, and ungraded misdemeanors may have their records sealed once they have allowed at least 10 years to pass without additional criminal offenses

Juvenile Records in Wyoming county

When a person is arrested or faces criminal charges prior to their legal adulthood, these records will be classified as juvenile records. A juvenile record is just as permanent as an adult record, in spite of whatever popular urban mythology would have a person believe. Fortunately, Pennsylvania's expungement requirements on juvenile records are much less strict, and instead allow for a person to expunge their record under the following situations:

  • They have been placed under court supervision, the period of supervision has concluded, and the person has not faced further criminal charges for at least 6 months
  • They have been arrested on juvenile charges, but the charges have been dropped, and they are not currently facing any additional criminal charges
  • They have come of age, and have petitioned the court for an expungement, and the court has been convinced to grant the expungement outright
  • They have been convicted on juvenile charges, have completed their sentence, and have not faced additional criminal matters for at least 5 years

If a person wishes to enter into professional licensure or higher education, they may find their prior records to be a severe hindrance. These records can hold a person back if they are not expunged or sealed. Unfortunately, when a person attempts to conduct a record sealing motion or an expungement motion on their own, the court may not provide adequate direction for them to do so. Any errors in the filing can lead to a person having to start over or suffer a delay. When filing these motions, a person may find it helpful to consult with an attorney before doing so.

If you or a loved one is seeking an expungement in Wyoming county, contact LLF Law Firm today at 888-535-3686.

Contact Us Today!

The LLF Law Firm Team has decades of experience successfully resolving clients' criminal charges in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania counties. If you are having any uncertainties about what the future may hold for you or a loved one, contact the LLF Law Firm today! Our Criminal Defense Team will go above and beyond the needs of any client, and will fight until the final bell rings.

This website was created only for general information purposes. It is not intended to be construed as legal advice for any situation. Only a direct consultation with a licensed Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York attorney can provide you with formal legal counsel based on the unique details surrounding your situation. The pages on this website may contain links and contact information for third party organizations - the Lento Law Firm does not necessarily endorse these organizations nor the materials contained on their website. In Pennsylvania, Attorney Joseph D. Lento represents clients throughout Pennsylvania's 67 counties, including, but not limited to Philadelphia, Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, and York County. In New Jersey, attorney Joseph D. Lento represents clients throughout New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren County, In New York, Attorney Joseph D. Lento represents clients throughout New York's 62 counties. Outside of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, unless attorney Joseph D. Lento is admitted pro hac vice if needed, his assistance may not constitute legal advice or the practice of law. The decision to hire an attorney in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania counties, New Jersey, New York, or nationwide should not be made solely on the strength of an advertisement. We invite you to contact the Lento Law Firm directly to inquire about our specific qualifications and experience. Communicating with the Lento Law Firm by email, phone, or fax does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Lento Law Firm will serve as your official legal counsel upon a formal agreement from both parties. Any information sent to the Lento Law Firm before an attorney-client relationship is made is done on a non-confidential basis.

Menu