SEALING RECORDS
SEALING RECORDS
Why is having your criminal record sealed important?
Criminal Defense
Anyone who has been charged with a crime can attest to the fact that punitive results don’t end after their trial and punishment period is over. Any type of conviction can affect a person’s current or future employment opportunities, housing, educational opportunities, voting, and even gun rights. We at the Law Offices of Shimer Zach know that the stigma attached to being convicted of a crime can unfairly affect you long after you have paid your debt to society. An experienced attorney can help get your records sealed, thus lessening the chances that that record will haunt you forever. At our office, we have successfully sealed hundreds of records!
Why is having your criminal record sealed important?
Criminal Defense
Anyone who has been charged with a crime can attest to the fact that punitive results don’t end after their trial and punishment period is over. Any type of conviction can affect a person’s current or future employment opportunities, housing, educational opportunities, voting, and even gun rights. We at the Law Offices of Shimer Zach know that the stigma attached to being convicted of a crime can unfairly affect you long after you have paid your debt to society. An experienced attorney can help get your records sealed, thus lessening the chances that that record will haunt you forever. At our office, we have successfully sealed hundreds of records!
What is Sealing of Records?
If you have a criminal history, having your records sealed limits the access others have to your history. Your criminal history will not show up in most ordinary background checks after your records are sealed. Once your records are sealed, employers, landlords, and banks will not be able to access them when looking into your past. There are very few circumstances where your sealed records can be used, such as criminal investigations or sentencing.
How is Record Sealing Different From An Expungement?
The main difference between a sealed record and an expunged record is that with an expungement, your record is destroyed. With a sealed record, the record still exists but is hidden from public view. While many use the term “expungement” interchangeably with “Sealing Records,” the state of Nevada does not allow for expungement. It does, however, allow for your records to be sealed, with many of the waiting periods recently shortened significantly.
What is Sealing of Records?
If you have a criminal history, having your records sealed limits the access others have to your history. Your criminal history will not show up in most ordinary background checks after your records are sealed. Once your records are sealed, employers, landlords, and banks will not be able to access them when looking into your past. There are very few circumstances where your sealed records can be used, such as criminal investigations or sentencing.
How is Record Sealing Different From An Expungement?
The main difference between a sealed record and an expunged record is that with an expungement, your record is destroyed. With a sealed record, the record still exists but is hidden from public view. While many use the term “expungement” interchangeably with “Sealing Records,” the state of Nevada does not allow for expungement. It does, however, allow for your records to be sealed, with many of the waiting periods recently shortened significantly.
Are You Eligible?
Criminal Defense
Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 179.245 deals with the sealing of criminal records. It sets forth who is eligible to have their records sealed and the process they must go through to do so. Sealing these records can be a long process, and only certain records are allowed to be sealed, and then only if approved by the court. Different crimes carry with them different rules about record sealing. There are some criminal offenses that are not able to be sealed in Nevada. These include:
Felonies involving the use of a deadly weapon
Felonies resulting in substantial bodily harm
Sexual offenses
DUI resulting in death or substantial bodily harm
Felonies where the victim was a minor under 18 years old
Felonies where the sentence included a prison term
Why Do I Need A Lawyer?
Shimer Zach
Sealing your criminal records can provide a fresh start, removing barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities. A lawyer can guide you through the legal process, ensuring your eligibility, preparing the necessary documents, and advocating for the best chance to have your records sealed or expunged, giving you a second chance at a clean slate.
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Our attorney specializes in record sealing, helping you take control of your future by clearing your criminal history. With experience in navigating complex legal processes, we ensure that your petition is properly filed and increase your chances of a successful outcome, so you can move forward with a clean slate.
terry jones zach
Senior Partner/Owner
john shimer
Senior Partner/Owner
Testimonials
What Our Client Say
"This law office is by far the best in las vegas. I was facing some serious charges license being possibly suspended/revoked and 9 points on my driving record. i contacted them and their staff was very understanding and compassionate and ready to take on my case. After meeting John and his staff they started working on my case immediately to give me the best possible out come to fix the situation. Finally after everything was said and done i have a clean driving record again with no points and my life is back to normal. I am very great full and thankful for everything they have done for me including the exceptional service that was provided to me throughout this whole process. Thank you for everything." - Courtney Clark
Bripabz Bartolome
John Shimer and his firm have to be the best DUI and Traffic lawyer in Las Vegas. He goes above and beyond! He listens and cares. He takes the pain out of your already bad situation as much as possible and does his best to get the best result possible based on your situation.
kevin carmona
I had an incredible experience with Shimmer Zach. Their expertise and dedication ensured a smooth and successful outcome for my case. They were professional, attentive, and always available to answer my questions. Highly recommend their services, they over deliver!
erica chang
Smooth and professional!! Everything was so easy and to the point, I barely had to do anything and they took care of everything for me! Highly recommended!!
Testimonials
What Our Client Say
"This law office is by far the best in las vegas. I was facing some serious charges license being possibly suspended/revoked and 9 points on my driving record. i contacted them and their staff was very understanding and compassionate and ready to take on my case. After meeting John and his staff they started working on my case immediately to give me the best possible out come to fix the situation. Finally after everything was said and done i have a clean driving record again with no points and my life is back to normal. I am very great full and thankful for everything they have done for me including the exceptional service that was provided to me throughout this whole process. Thank you for everything." - Courtney Clark
Bripabz Bartolome
John Shimer and his firm have to be the best DUI and Traffic lawyer in Las Vegas. He goes above and beyond! He listens and cares. He takes the pain out of your already bad situation as much as possible and does his best to get the best result possible based on your situation.
kevin carmona
I had an incredible experience with Shimmer Zach. Their expertise and dedication ensured a smooth and successful outcome for my case. They were professional, attentive, and always available to answer my questions. Highly recommend their services, they over deliver!
erica chang
Smooth and professional!! Everything was so easy and to the point, I barely had to do anything and they took care of everything for me! Highly recommended!!
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DISCLAIMER:
Everything displayed on this site shall be regarded as general advertising and educational information and in no way should it be interpreted as legal advice. This does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should contact an attorney directly regarding your own situation. An attorney-client relationship will only be established after you hire us and we have established that there is no conflict of interest.