Can I speed up the expungement process in Utah?
Waiting times for
expungement eligibility in Utah are governed
by the Utah Expungement Act (Utah Code 77-40-101 et seq.). While these
statutory waiting periods are binding on both the courts and BCI, an
attorney may be able to help you speed up the expungement process by
first obtaining a
402 reduction for the level of the offense.
If you have criminal charges pending or are seeking to expunge a prior
criminal record, the assistance of an
experienced criminal lawyer is
vital. Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense attorney Stephen
Howard provides legal services to clients throughout Utah. He has
successfully defended his clients' rights in some of the most serious
charges on the books in Utah.
Contact us today to arrange for an initial consultation.
Waiting Periods for Conviction Expungement in Utah
The waiting period for expunging a conviction in Utah begins at the
conclusion of the later of either the completion of probation or
parole, or the termination of any jail or prison term. The length of a
waiting period for expunging records of a conviction is set by statute,
and varies with the nature and level of the conviction. For most
offenses, the following time periods apply:
- 10 years for DUI Convictions
- 7 years for Felony Convictions
- 5 years for Class A Misdemeanors
- 4 years for Class B Misdemeanors
- 3 years for Class C Misdemeanors
Reducing the Expungement Waiting Periods - 402 Reduction
Because most expungement waiting periods are dependent only on the
level of the offense, a successful 402 motion to reduce the level of
the conviction also reduces the waiting period for expungement
eligibility. For example, having a third-degree
felony reduced to a
class A
misdemeanor reduces the waiting period for expungement
eligibility from 7 years to 5 years (a 2-year reduction). A two-step
402 reduction would change the conviction to a class B misdemeanor,
with only a 4-year waiting period (a total 3-year reduction in the
waiting period).
Finding an Expungement Attorney in Utah

Stephen
Howard is an experienced
Utah
criminal defense lawyer. He has assisted clients in expunging records of cases ranging from serious felony convictions to
plea-in-abeyance dismissals.
Based in Salt Lake City,
Mr. Howard serves clients throughout Utah. If you believe you may
qualify for an
expungement
or a 402 reduction,
contact us
now to schedule an initial consultation.
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