What is Indiana Expungement?

Indiana expungement is a legal process that undoes a conviction on a criminal record.  Additionally, many cases criminal cases can be sealed from public view, as defined by Indiana expungement law (IC 35-38-9). Often called the Second Chance Law, sealing prevents records from appearing on background checks, helping you move forward without the burden of past mistakes. Keep in mind that under Indiana law that expungement without sealing will not hide records from public access.

Indiana expungement applies to arrests without convictions, misdemeanor convictions, felony convictions, and eviction records. The process is complex, requiring strict compliance with court rules. Stephanie Renner’s expertise ensures your Indiana expungement petition is handled professionally, avoiding delays or denials.

Benefits of Indiana Expungement & Sealing

Indiana expungement and sealing offers life-changing benefits by removing barriers caused by criminal or eviction records. Here’s how it helps:

• Improved Job Prospects: Indiana expungement and sealing prevents most employers from seeing sealed records, increasing your chances of securing employment.
• Better Housing Options: Most landlords cannot access sealed eviction or criminal records, making it easier to rent.
• Restored Rights: Indiana expungement may restore firearm or voting rights, depending on the conviction. In some situations (such as a domestic violence conviction), a separate petition to restore firearm rights will be neccesary.
• Peace of Mind: Clear your record and move forward with confidence.

My office maximizes these benefits through expert handling of your Indiana expungement case, ensuring a smooth process.

Who Qualifies for Indiana Expungement?

Eligibility for Indiana expungement depends on the type of record and time elapsed. Below are the key criteria under the Indiana expungement law:

Non-Conviction Arrests

Arrests that did not lead to conviction are normally eligible for Indiana expungement if:

• 1 year has passed since the arrest, or charges were dismissed/acquitted immediately.
• No pending charges or active pretrial diversion programs exist.

Misdemeanor Convictions

Misdemeanor Indiana expungement is normally available for convictions like shoplifting or public intoxication after:

• 5 years from the conviction date.
• All fines, probation, and restitution are paid.
• No new convictions or pending charges.

Felony Convictions

Felony Indiana expungement applies to many felonies, such as theft or drug possession, often with these requirements:

• 8 years after sentence completion for Level 6/Class D felonies.
• 8–10 years for higher-level felonies, often with prosecutorial consent.
• Ineligible offenses include homicide, sex offenses, or official misconduct.

Eviction Records

Recent amendments to Indiana expungement law allow eviction record expungement, provided no pending cases and court orders are met.

Eligibility Table

Our Indiana Expungement Process

My office makes Indiana expungement straightforward. Here’s how I guide you:

1. Free Evaluation: We review your records to confirm eligibility for Indiana expungement.
2. Document Review: I review your criminal record on mycase.in.gov. as well as any state police or FBI background checks you have. 
3. Petition Filing: I prepare and file a detailed petition in the correct court, notifying all required parties.
4. Court Support: If a hearing is needed, I represent you, advocating for approval.
5. Record Distribution: I personally distribute the Court Order to the government agencies, such as the Indiana State Police.

Indiana expungement typically takes 1–3 months. I offer a money-back guarantee on All cases and handle everything remotely for your convenience.

Why Trust The Renner Law Office for Indiana Expungement?

Attorney Stephanie Renner is a dedicated advocate for Indiana expungement, offering:

• Expertise: Extensive knowledge of Indiana expungement law, updated with 2023 changes.
• Proven Results: Successfully cleared records for clients across Indiana.
• Personal Attention: Stephanie handles your case directly, ensuring precision.
• Money-Back Guarantee: Confidence in our ability to deliver results.
• Affordable Flat Fees: Transparent pricing for Indiana expungement services.

Covering Indianapolis and the entire state of Indiana, I help clients achieve a fresh start with Indiana expungement. No office visit is needed for most cases.

Indiana Expungement FAQs

What is Indiana expungement?

Indiana expungement undoes convictions on your record, while sealing removes the case from public records.

Who can get Indiana expungement?

Those with arrests, misdemeanors, felonies, or evictions may qualify after meeting waiting periods (1–10 years) and other criteria.

Can I file for Indiana expungement myself?

Yes, but it’s risky—like performing surgery on yourself. Errors can ruin your one-time chance under Indiana expungement law. If you are performing a google search about how to do expungement, then it is unlikely that you are competent to handle your own expungement.

How long does Indiana expungement take?

Indiana expungement generally takes 1–3 months, depending on court schedules.

Does Indiana expungement restore rights?

Indiana expungement generally restores firearm or voting rights, except for certain convictions like domestic violence. If you have a firearm prohibition under Federal law, a separate petition to restore firearm rights will likely be necessary.

Contact Us for Indiana Expungement

Ready to clear your record with Indiana expungement? My office is here to help. Contact me today for a free consultation. My legal team includes Mark Renner, a highly respected former Indiana Judicial Officer who has over 44 years of experience as an Indiana Lawyer. You can also click the following links for a more detailed look at Indiana’s Misdemeanor Expungement Laws or a more detailed look at Indiana’s Felony Expungement Laws.

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