Your Past Doesn’t Have to Control Your Future
At Expungement Pro, we specialize in helping individuals achieve a fresh start. If you’ve rebuilt your life and want to move forward without the weight of past legal issues, we’re here to help you understand your rights and pursue record clearance options that may include dismissal or sealing of arrest records in California.
From Prosecutor to Second-Chance Advocate
After a distinguished career as a prosecutor serving three Bay Area counties, Charles Huang now focuses his practice on post-conviction relief including record expungement, arrest record sealing, early termination of probation and felony reductions. Mr. Huang helps clients throughout California restore opportunities, and remove barriers to employment, housing, and professional licensing. He is exclusively designated by the San Mateo County Bar Association to handle all Post Conviction Relief Matters.
What We Offer
For those who completed sentences or probation, we help pursue a dismissal of conviction, offering a clearer future in employment,
If you were arrested but not convicted, you may be able to seal your arrest record so it doesn’t appear
Protect Your Freedom. Your Record. Your Future. If you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you choose matters. Charles Huang
Many offenses can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is more serious than a misdemeanor.
Who May Qualify
- You completed probation or your sentence
- You are not currently facing new charges
- Your case meets statutory criteria under California law
Benefits of Clearing Your Record
- Qualify for better jobs
- Reduce barriers to housing
- Access student loans and educational programs
- Improve professional and personal opportunities
- Move forward with confidence and pride
Benefits of Clearing Your Record
- Qualify for better jobs
- Reduce barriers to housing
- Access student loans and educational programs
- Improve professional and personal opportunities
- Move forward with confidence and pride
- Flat-Fee Options
- Former Prosecutor (25+ Years)
- Homicide & Major Crimes Experience
- Complex Fraud & Financial Crimes
- San Mateo County Bar Association–Designated
Why Choose Our Firm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What an Expungement Can and Cannot Do
- Creates a new court entry reflecting dismissal of the case.
- Allows many private job applications to be answered as though you have not been convicted (with important exceptions).
- May limit use of the conviction to impeach you as a witness in many situations.
- For certain felonies, can be an important first step toward a pardon.
- It does not erase your DOJ/FBI criminal history (“rap sheet”); it shows the conviction and later dismissal.
- It does not automatically restore firearm rights if they were lost (separate rules may apply).
- It does not automatically end sex-offender registration obligations; other relief may be required where eligible.
- It does not allow omission on applications for government-issued licenses, permits, or security clearances.
- It does not seal the court file from public view in most cases.
- It does not prevent the conviction from being used as a prior/strike where legally permitted.
- It does not control immigration consequences; consult an immigration attorney when applicable.
Common Questions
Timing varies depending on the court and individual case. Some cases move faster than others.
In many cases, sealed or dismissed records no longer show up in background checks.
Often, we can handle filings on your behalf without requiring you to attend. We will handle the petition without much of your involvement.
Eligibility depends on the disposition, probation status, and the specific offense. Use the Check If You Qualify form for a confidential review.
Timing varies by county, court calendar, and complexity. Many matters are resolved within a few months, but some take longer depending on record retrieval and court scheduling.
Expungement changes the court record to reflect a dismissal, which can improve how the record appears and is evaluated. Some databases may still show the arrest/conviction with the dismissal noted.
Many private employers will see the dismissal entry, but certain government roles, licensed professions, and security clearance processes may still view the underlying conviction and require disclosure.
Yes. Depending on the facts, you may qualify for record sealing or other relief for arrests and dismissed cases. Submit a review request so we can evaluate the best path.
Yes. Start with a confidential review request and we will confirm eligibility, scope, and next steps.
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CONTACT US
- 650.690.0525
- info@expungementpro.com
- 303 Twin Dolphin Drive, 6th Floor, Redwood City CA 94065