The cost of an expungement in Indiana depends on your specific case, including the type of charge and how many records you want cleared. In most cases, the court filing fee is $162 per case, and this is paid directly to the court. If you have multiple cases, each one requires a separate filing fee. Attorney fees vary based on the complexity of your situation. At Brinkley Law, we provide clear, upfront pricing after a quick consultation so you know exactly what to expect with no surprises. The bigger question is not just cost. It is what your record is costing you. An expungement can create new opportunities and give you lasting peace of mind. Contact Brinkley Law today at 317-766-1379 to get an exact quote for your case.

Start by having an attorney review your full Indiana criminal history, including arrests, dismissed cases, misdemeanor convictions, felony convictions, traffic-related convictions, unpaid fines, court costs, restitution, and any pending charges. From there, the correct petition must be prepared and filed in the proper Indiana court, usually in the county where the arrest or conviction occurred, and the prosecutor must be served. Brinkley Law can review your record, determine what can be expunged, prepare the petition, handle court filings, and help you avoid mistakes that could delay or jeopardize your chance at clearing your record. Not every record qualifies, and mistakes can cost you your opportunity. Brinkley Law has a proven track record of successfully obtaining expungements for Indiana clients and knows how to position your case for approval from the start. Brinkley Law has helped many Indiana clients pursue expungement and, to date, has never had an expungement petition denied. If you’re ready to find out whether you qualify, Brinkley Law can help you start the process with confidence.

You may qualify if you have no pending criminal charges, have paid required court costs, fines, fees, and restitution, and have satisfied the required waiting period for your offense. Eligibility also depends on whether your record involved an arrest, dismissed charge, misdemeanor, Level 6/D felony, or more serious felony. Some records are not eligible, including certain sex or violent offenses, homicide-related convictions, and some deadly weapon offenses. The best way to know for sure is to have your record reviewed. Contact Brinkley Law today at 317-766-1379 or complete this form to find out if you qualify and take the first step toward clearing your record.

If you’ve ever been charged with a crime, arrested, or even convicted you should consider an expungement. Your criminal record is public. Anyone is able to access and view your criminal record. Even if your case was later dismissed, the proceedings are still public record. Without an expungement, your record could impact your job opportunities, your right to own and carry a gun, your ability to obtain a professional license, your ability to obtain a loan or get approved for housing, and much more. An expungement will prevent your past from being used to deny you these opportunities.

To get an expungement, a petition must be filed within the statutory time frame in the proper jurisdiction.

When your case is dismissed, the record will show the charges brought against you, the proceedings that occurred in your case (filings, court appearances, hearings, etc.), and that charges in your case were later dropped. When your case is expunged, your record is erased from public view and criminal history reports (for all arrests, charges, misdemeanor convictions, and level 6 and D felony convictions) and marked expunged (for higher level felony convictions). Indiana Law makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on an expunged conviction or arrest including refusal to employ or grant a promotion, refusal of admission, refusal to grant or renew a license, refusal to grant a permit or certificate necessary to engage in any activity, occupation or profession, or any other form of discrimination.

The laws surrounding expungements can be complicated and difficult to understand if you’re not familiar with the process. There is certain information that must be included in each petition for expungement depending on the type of case or cases to be expunged. Failure to properly file a petition can result in an immediate rejection from the court. Under the current expungement law, you have one chance to seek an expungement during your entire lifetime. A knowledgeable lawyer, will help you seek an expungement properly.

When you contact Brinkley Law, all you will need is your name and date of birth. We will run a preliminary background check, review all of the information with you, gather any additional information needed, and prepare and file your petition for expungement.

The timeline depends on the county, the type of record, and whether the case can move forward without complications. Some matters move quickly, while others take longer because of court scheduling or case-specific issues. We review the record first so you know what to expect before you file.