Orange County - Criminal Record Expungement Needed More Than Ever

More than 70% of employers are now performing background checks. This makes it difficult for those with an Orange County criminal record to find employment. Fortunately, California and Florida offer remedies to expunge or seal your Orange County arrest, conviction or juvenile record. Upon expungement, your employment opportunities are opened up tremendously, and you can apply to any job without the fear and embarrassment of background checks.

The expungement law firm of RecordGone.com can help you if your conviction is in Orange County, California or Orange County, Florida. They offer a low-price and money-back guarantee. Take their free online eligibility test and give them a call at 877-573-7273

Seek a Specialized Expungement Attorney to Seal or Expunge Your Record

Any licensed attorney in California or Florida can represent you in court, but choosing a specialized expungement attorney increases your chances of successfully having your record expunged. Many expungement attorneys claim that they can have your record expunged, but usually charge a much higher price; charging close to $1600 for an expungement that can be performed for around $600. Even then, your chances of a successful expungement are much lower than if you choose a specialized expungement attorney. An expungement lawyer that has performed thousands of criminal record record expungements are far more likely to succeed with your case than an attorney who has done it a few times.

Access to Criminal/Consumer Records for Employees

Criminal history:

?Rap Sheets?
In California, criminal histories or "rap sheets" compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record. Only certain employers such as public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms, and child care facilities have access to this information. (California Penal Code §§11105, 13300). However, employees can access computerized court records and arrest information through private agencies.

Consumer Reports
Adverse Action by Employer: When an employer uses a consumer report for an "adverse action," such as rejecting a job application, reassigning or terminating an employee, or denying a promotion, the employer must give the individual a pre-adverse action disclosure that includes a copy of the individual's consumer report and a copy of "A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act."

After the employer takes adverse action, they must give the individual notice that the action has been taken in an adverse action notice that includes the name, address, and phone number of the CRA that supplied the report and a notice of the individual's right to dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information in the report, and their right to an additional free consumer report from the agency upon request within 60 days.

California v. FCRA
California law is more advantageous to current and potential employees than the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA). This means that a job applicant in California or a current employee has greater rights pertaining to notice than those guaranteed by the FCRA. In California, you can indicate that you want a copy of your report and it should then be sent to you within three business days of the date the employer receives it.
If the employer conducts a background check itself, instead of through an outside agency, you should still indicate that you want a copy of public records obtained in the investigation. When the employer does the check itself, you are entitled to receive a copy of the public records obtained in checking your background.