Expungement in New Jersey

A criminal record can follow you for the rest of your life, affecting your ability to find employment, secure housing, obtain professional licenses, and more. New Jersey's expungement laws allow eligible individuals to have certain criminal records sealed, giving them a true fresh start.

Nicholas A. Moschella, Jr. has helped numerous clients successfully petition for expungement of their criminal records. He guides you through every step of the process, from determining eligibility to filing the petition and representing you in court.

What Can Be Expunged?

• Indictable (felony) convictions — After a waiting period
• Disorderly persons offenses — After a waiting period
• Municipal ordinance violations
• Juvenile records
• Arrests without conviction — Dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts

Waiting Periods

• Indictable crimes — 5 years after completing sentence, probation, and parole
• Disorderly persons offenses — 5 years
• Drug offenses (certain) — Eligible for "clean slate" expungement
• Dismissed charges — Can be expunged at any time

Expungement Services in Middlesex County

Expungement petitions for Middlesex County cases are filed with the Superior Court in New Brunswick. Mr. Moschella guides clients through every step of the process, from determining eligibility to representing you at the hearing. He has helped clients throughout Middlesex County — including Edison, Woodbridge, Old Bridge, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, and beyond — clear their records and move forward with their lives.