Utah Expungement FAQ
Following are links to questions and answers relating to the expungement process in Utah. The process can be time-consuming and detail-oriented. Not every person will meet the eligibility requirements for expungement. And eligibility for expungement does not guarantee that the court will grant the expungement. For those who are denied an expungement, the pardon process or a 402 reduction motion may provide the relief needed. If you or a loved one has a criminal record that is holding them back in life, contact us today to see how we can help.- Is there a way to speed up the expungement process in Utah?
- How soon can a dismissed charge be expunged in Utah?
- How does an expungement affect my criminal record?
- Are there circumstances where expunged records can still be accessed?
- Can I appeal a justice court's denial of an expungement petition?
- What is the burden of proof in an expungement petition?
- Can I qualify for an expungement in Utah if I still owe fines on a criminal case?
- Do I have to have a lawyer to apply for an expungement in Utah?
- Can a conviction for a violent felony be expunged in Utah?
- Will potential employers or landlords see my criminal record after seven years in Utah?
- Can a conviction for voyeurism be expunged in Utah?
- Who bears the burden of proof in a Utan expungement petition?
- Can I have my gun rights restored in Utah?
- Do I need to expunge a case that has been dismissed in Utah?
- How long does it take to get my criminal record expunged in Utah?
- Can I keep an employer from seeing my felony conviction in Utah?
- What can I do to clean my criminal record in Utah?
- Can a negligent homicide conviction be expunged in Utah?
- Can enhanceable crimes be expunged in Utah?
- What kind of lawyer handles expungements in Utah?
- What is the purpose of the Utah Expungement Act?
- Is a Utah expungement considered a "complete" expungement?
- Why does BCI say I have to wait two years to expunge my record when I was arrested but no charges were filed?
- What is the effect of a recent arrest or charge on expungement eligibility?
- Is a court website correct in stating that a person cannot have two class B misdemeanors expunged?
- Where can I get fingerprints done in Davis County for an expungement or pardon application?
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Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.
Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041
Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.
In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.
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Attorney Stephen Howard practices as part of the Canyons Law Group, LLC and Stephen W. Howard, PC.
Stephen W. Howard, PC