Expungement Success Stories
Our hard work and dedication to our clients not only produces favorable results for our clients, it also pays off in the form of many success stories. We take pride in having such a high expungement success rate.
Leverson Budke Successfully Petitions for Expungement
Successful Expungement in Dakota County
Selling Tobacco to a Minor
Our client was charged with selling tobacco to a minor. This particular offense created several roadblocks for our client and her post-graduate studies. We worked with the prosecutor to reach an agreement whereby this offense would be sealed without a hearing.
Expungement Granted in Dakota County
Domestic Assault Over a Decade Ago
Our client was convicted of domestic assault over a decade ago. Our office secured an agreement with the prosecutor, the court, and the victim to seal this record following a showing that our client had taken all necessary steps towards rehabilitation.
Expungement Granted – Multiple Counties
Multiple Drug Charges in Three Counties
Our client had multiple drug offenses in three different counties. Because his drug use was in the past, and because he had maintained an otherwise spotless record over the last fifteen years, judges in all three counties agreed to seal these records. Our client’s background check reflected an individual with a continued struggle with drugs. When he applies for jobs now, his background check is no longer an obstacle.
Expungement Granted in Dakota County
Wrongfully Charged with a Serious Felony
Our client was wrongfully charged with a serious felony. Even after he was acquitted of all charges by the jury, he still struggled to find work simply because the charge remained on his criminal record. We worked with the county attorney’s office to seal this matter without the need for a hearing and the lengthy waiting period.
Ramsey County Expungement Granted
Convicted of Domestic Assault
Our client was convicted of domestic assault. He took all necessary steps towards rehabilitation and wanted to get his life back on track. Our attorneys filed an expungement petition which received a strongly-worded objection from the prosecuting agency. Despite this objection, we were able to convince the judge that our client’s case warranted expungement.
Expungement in Hennepin County Granted
Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia
Our client was charged with possessing a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Despite all charges being dismissed, he feared that this record would impact his future employment. We were able to successfully petition the court for expungement without a hearing.
Expungement Granted in Dakota County
Charged with Indecent Exposure
Our client was charged with indecent exposure. After completing treatment and demonstrating for over a decade that he was no longer a threat to society, he still struggled to find employment. Our attorneys filed an expungement petition which was met with a lengthy objection from the prosecutor who argued that this particular offense was ineligible for expungement under the statute. Our attorneys successfully persuaded the court that expungement was allowed and appropriate under these circumstances. Our client found employment in his field within two months following this decision.
Successful Expungement in Ramsey County
Arrested for a Crime He Did Not Commit
Our client was wrongfully arrested for a crime he did not commit. Although he was not charged, he still spent three nights in jail and went through the standard booking process. Our office worked with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to have his fingerprints and other booking materials returned to him so that no record of the arrest could be found.
Nicollet County Expungement Granted
Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client was denied an international student visa because he was previously charged with disorderly conduct. Our office successfully petitioned for expungement before the registration deadline closed, and our client was able to successfully study abroad for two years.
Expungement Granted in Hennepin County
Consuming Alcohol as a Minor
Our client was charged with consuming alcohol as a minor. This particular offense created several obstacles while he was applying for medical school. We successfully petitioned for expungement, and our client is now a resident in a prestigious oncology program.
Dakota County Expungement Granted
Charged with Theft
Our client, a school teacher, was charged with theft and faced constant employment struggles as a result of this offense. We worked with the prosecutor and the court to seal this matter without a hearing.
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Expungement in Hennepin County Charged with Theft
Our client was charged with theft which proved to be an issue for him while applying to retail jobs. After a lengthy hearing, our attorneys were able to secure an expungement so that our client could obtain lucrative employment while completing school.
Successful Expungement in Dakota County
Convicted of Assault
Our client was convicted of assault and disorderly conduct in two separate instances. He had since turned his life around and worked to become a contributing member to society. We worked with the prosecutor and the victim to secure expungement of both of these files.
Expungement in Ramsey County
Charged with Domestic Assault
Our client was charged with domestic assault and received what she believed to be a good deal. However, she later learned that this charge disqualified her from working as a nurse for the next seven years. We were able to successfully argue for expungement so she could ask the Department of Human Services to allow her to continue her employment.
Dakota County Expungement Success
Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client was charged with disorderly conduct. Following her successful completion of probation, we were able to convince the original prosecutor to seal her file so that she could continue her previous career as an insurance agent.
Expungement Granted in Rice County
Convicted of 3rd Degree Assault
Our client was convicted of third degree assault. He called us at the request of his prospective employer who had informed him that he would have a job there so long as he secured an expungement. Despite the severity of the underlying charge, we were able to convince the court that he had taken all necessary steps towards rehabilitation, and the expungement was granted.
Expungement Granted – Multiple Counties
Multiple Drug Charges in Three Counties
Our client had multiple drug offenses in three different counties. Because his drug use was in the past, and because he had maintained an otherwise spotless record over the last fifteen years, judges in all three counties agreed to seal these records. Our client’s background check reflected an individual with a continued struggle with drugs. When he applies for jobs now, his background check is no longer an obstacle.