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Have You Been Scammed?

If a non-attorney has charged you to expunge or clear your record, you may be entitled to a full refund and damages. Send email to info@recordclearing.org telling us who ripped you off and how. We will do our best to put you intouch with a lawyer who is working to stop these scams.

What users have to say

"Thank you for the free advice on expunging my felony arrest."
D. Garcia
El Paso, TX

"Thank you for the pardon forms. I almost wasted my money paying someone to apply."
J. Donaldson
San Diego, CA

"After getting ripped off by a form processor, I was leary to try again, but the attorney you recommended did a great job and at a lower price."
T. Barnes
Phoenix, AZ

Avoid Getting Scammed!

Expungement involves your CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION and can have a LIFE-LONG AFFECT on you, DO NOT TRUST ANYONE BUT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

VERY IMPORTANT WARNING!
DO NOT TRUST THESE SIX WEB SITES FOR LEGAL ADVICE

- Records Removal Services (www.recordsremoval.com or recordclearing.com)
- Expungement Assistance Services (www.clearmyrecord.com - www.removeit.org)
Read about claims of fraud from former clients and employees.
- Criminal History Cleaners (www.criminalhistorycleaners.com)
- Pardon Me Now (www.pardonmenow.com)
- American Pardon Services (www.americanpardons.com)
- US Law Clinic (www.USLawClinic.com)

The internet is a great way to find an attorney who can expunge or seal your criminal record at an affordable price. However, there are also several scam sites posing as attorneys. They call themselves "form processors," "paralegals," or a "legal service;" some go as far as to lie and say they are attorneys. Do not allow non-attorneys to take your money, waste your time, access your confidential information, let you become a victim of identity theft or blow what might be your only chance to clear your criminal record.

See The List of Recommended Expungement Attorneys

Fortunately, it is easy to verify you are working with a real attorney who is licensed and regulated by the state. See this list of top-rated expungement attorneys.

How To Spot Rip-Off Expungement and Record Sealing Sites

Look for these signs that the site may be a scam.

It is a "paralegal" or "form processor" that is giving you advice.
They claim to "waive attorneys fees" when they have no attorneys.
They are not licensed to practice law in your state.
They charge you extra charges to START your case in less than 8 weeks.
They are just going to send you forms and then leave you alone to fight the District Attorney, answer questions from the court, put together evidence and pay all filing fees.
The operation is run out of a Post Office box.
The operation is based in Kentucky (several scam sites are run out of Kentucky).
There is no money back guarantee if your case is denied.
Their Better Business Bureau record shows dozens of complaints, like this one http://www.lexington.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=152908780
They do not have a physical address in the state where you live or where your case is.
They want to charge you to apply for a pardon (Nationwide, about 1 in 50,000 pardons get granted. If someone wants to charge you for a pardon, they are probably more interested in your money than helping you).

Have You Been Scammed?

If someone other than a licensed attorney charged you for expungement or to clear your record, you may be entitled to a full refund and/or damages, send email to info@recordclearing.org telling us who ripped you off and how. We will do our best to put you intouch with a class action lawyer who is working to stop these scams.

If feel you have been a victim of Expungement Assistance Services (www.clearmyrecord.com) click here.

If you feel you have been a victim of Records Removal Service (www.recordsremoval.com), click here.

If you have been scammed by one of other sites:

File a complaint online at the Better Busines Bureau
Post a complaint at http://www.ripoffreport.com/
Contact the Attorney General in the state where the scammer is and ask for whoever hanldes consumer fraud and proscecuting those who practice law without a license.
Call the State Bar Association and ask them to what can be done to prosecute someone for practicing law without a license in your state.
Ask your credit card company to reverse the charges because (1) the agreement was illegal or fraudulent based on the fact that the scam artist is not allowed to fulfill the terms of it because it would amount to practicing law without a license.. The transaction should be voided for illegality and fraud.
Most important, preserve all evidence and send email (info@recordclearing.org) telling us who ripped you off and how. We will do our best to put you intouch with a class action lawyer who is working to stop these scams.

How To Choose A Good Expungement or Record Clearing Lawyer

Always ask these questions:

Call and ask to speak to a licensed attorney
Ask for the state bar number and verify it on the state bar's web site. Make sure the name and phone number match where you are calling.
Ask for a money back guarantee. Attorrneys who specialize in record clearing should be confident enough to give a money back guarantte for most services.
Ask for a quote. Attorneys who specialize in record clearing should know the cost of the case.
Ask how many cases like yours have they handled and how many were successful.

Resources

Have You Been Scammed?

What users have to say

Avoid Getting Scammed!

See The List of Recommended Expungement Attorneys

How To Spot Rip-Off Expungement and Record Sealing Sites

Have You Been Scammed?

How To Choose A Good Expungement or Record Clearing Lawyer

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