Record-Clear - Claremont, CA

Leading Criminal Record Clearing and Expungement Counsel in Claremont

A past arrest or criminal conviction can follow you for decades, creating severe roadblocks to professional licensing, career advancement, housing opportunities, and educational goals. Operating from Claremont, California, Record-Clear is a dedicated legal division of The Law Firm of Higbee and Associates, established in 2006. Founded by nationally recognized appellate and expungement attorney Mathew K. Higbee, the firm has cleared thousands of criminal records across California courtrooms. Attorney Mathew Higbee successfully argued the landmark California Court of Appeal case People v. McLernon, which helped define and broaden the application of California Penal Code expungement statutes. When you need to put past legal troubles behind you, retaining a legal team that literally helped shape state expungement law gives you a distinct advantage.

Comprehensive Post-Conviction Legal Services

The practice is dedicated exclusively to post-conviction criminal relief, providing meticulous petition drafting, prosecutor negotiation, and courtroom representation across California:

• Misdemeanor and Felony Expungement: Petitioning the court under California Penal Code Section 1203.4 to withdraw guilty pleas or verdicts, re-enter pleas of not guilty, and obtain complete judicial dismissal of qualifying misdemeanor and felony convictions.
• Felony Reduction to Misdemeanor: Utilizing Penal Code Section 17(b) and Proposition 47 provisions to reduce qualifying wobbler felonies to misdemeanors, restoring critical civil rights and clearing severe criminal classifications.
• DUI Expungement Relief: Helping individuals who have successfully completed probation for driving under the influence dismiss DUI convictions from their permanent public record.
• Arrest Record Sealing: Sealing and destroying arrest records under Senate Bill 393 and Penal Code Section 851.87 for arrests that did not result in conviction, establishing factual innocence so the arrest never appears on standard background checks.
• Early Termination of Probation: Filing motions under Penal Code Section 1203.3 to conclude court-ordered probation early, eliminating ongoing restrictions and accelerating eligibility for full expungement.
• Firearm Rights Restoration: Navigating complex statutory pathways to restore civil liberties and firearm privileges for eligible non-violent individuals.

Transparent Fixed Pricing and Proven Results

Unlike traditional criminal defense practices that charge open-ended hourly rates, Record-Clear provides transparent, flat fee pricing with flexible payment plans. Many expungement services are backed by a money-back guarantee for qualifying cases, reflecting the firm complete confidence in its legal assessments. The legal team manages the entire process from start to finish-including retrieving certified court dockets, drafting detailed declarations, serving notice on prosecuting agencies, and attending judicial hearings so clients often never have to set foot in a courtroom.

Start Your Clean Slate with a Free Consultation

Do not allow an old mistake or arrest record to restrict your employment potential and family security any longer. When you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer or find an attorney for expungement in Claremont and surrounding Southern California communities, turn to the proven pioneers at Record-Clear. Contact the office today to take a free eligibility consultation and reclaim your future.