In order to begin your California arrest record sealing, we recommend having your record examined by an experienced and licensed attorney. This will provide you with two things: 

1. The reassurance that your case is eligible and requires a sealing prior to signing up for an expensive legal service, or
2. An attorney’s informed opinion that you qualify for another, less expensive legal service, hopefully saving you in unnecessary costs. 

The analysis typically takes 7-14 business days to complete and costs $300. However, this can sometimes take longer depending on the complexity of your case. This cost may then be applied as a credit towards your arrest record sealing, expungement, or other relevant service that is best for your situation. If it turns out you are ineligible for post-conviction relief, or you decide not to move forward on your eligible services, then this amount is for the attorney’s time to perform the analysis. The credit ranges from $100-$200 depending on the number of violations or cases on your record. This credit will remain available for four months from the date of the analysis.