Learn from seasoned criminal defense attorneys about the world of sealing and expunging your client’s criminal history or certain criminal charges. A client’s CORI can affect a person’s employment, driver’s license, housing, and even volunteering opportunities. This course covers the basic laws and procedures on how to seal and expunge criminal records. The faculty discuss when the laws allow for a criminal record to be sealed or expunged. The seminar also covers the procedure a lawyer must follow to file the motion and get it heard by a judge. Join the experts as we look at the legal process, what to argue in court, and best practice tips for sealing or expunging criminal records.
Course Content
3:00 pm - 3:10 pmWelcome and Introduction
Hon. Jason Y. Chan,
District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Stoughton
Nina L. Pomponio, Esq.,
Massachusetts Probation Services, Boston
Sarah B. Hamilton, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
John B. Seed, Esq.,
Seed, Chan & Associates LLC, Brighton
3:10 pm - 3:20 pm
Background of CORI vs. CARI
Panel
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm
Why Sealing is Important
Panel
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm
Administrative Sealing vs. Court Sealing
Panel
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
Helpful Arguments and Effect of Sealing
Panel
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
What can be expunged
Panel
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Time based vs. Non-Timed based expungement
Panel
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairHon. Jason Y. Chan,
District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Stoughton
Faculty
Sarah B. Hamilton, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Worcester
Nina L. Pomponio, Esq.,
Massachusetts Probation Services, Boston
John B. Seed, Esq.,
Seed, Chan & Associates LLC, Brighton
