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Can I Expunge An Ordinance Violation 
From My Criminal Record In NJ
NJSA 2C:52-4

You pled guilty to an ordinance violation

There are many different types of municipal ordinances.  Maybe you were charged with violating a municipal ordinance and you pled guilty to that violation.  Maybe you were charged with something more serious and as part of your plea agreement, you pled guilty to a downgraded offense of a municipal ordinance violation.  Whatever your situation is, the guilty plea associated with the ordinance violation will appear on your criminal record even though an ordinance is not a crime.  Some people do not care if an ordinance is on their record. However, depending on which ordinance you pled guilty to, your employer or future employer may care and it could prevent you from getting your next job.  You are entitled, if eligible, to have the ordinance violation expunged from your New Jersey criminal history.

When can I file an expungement petition?

If you pled guilty to a municipal ordinance violation in New Jersey, you have to wait 2 years before you can apply to have the matter expunged.  The two year waiting period begins from the date of your conviction, payment of fine, satisfactory completion of probation or release from jail, whichever is later.  
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Am I eligible to expunge an ordinance from my record?

In order to be eligible to remove an ordinance violation from your criminal record, you must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must not have been convicted of a crime in any state either before or after the ordinance violation
  2. No more than 2 petty disorderly/disorderly persons offenses on your record

How do I remove an ordinance violation from my criminal record?

You will need to file a petition for expungement in the county where the matter was heard.  If the matter was heard in a municipal court, it should be filed in the county that municipal court is in.

CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 609-392-7600
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS HANDLING EXPUNGEMENT MATTERS


Since expungement matters typically do not require a court appearance or hearing, we handle expungement matters in any county in New Jersey, including:
Mercer County
Burlington County
Ocean County
Monmouth County
Middlesex County
Hunterdon County
Somerset County 
Camden County
Atlantic County
Warren County

Contact Information:
The Rubinstein Law Firm, LLC
1675 Whitehorse Mercerville Road
Suite 206
Hamilton, NJ 08619

609-392-7600
609-964-1785 (fax)
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The Rubinstein Law Firm, LLC - New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer
1675 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Suite 206, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Phone: 609-392-7600
Fax: 609-964-1785                                            
Website:  www.defendmeinnj.com
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Who we are

Lawyers:
Kristy L. Bruce, Esq.
Robert W. Rubinstein, Esq.

Our services

Criminal Defense
DUI
Municipal Violation Defense
Expungement
Juvenile Delinquency
DMV Hearings

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