Record Expungement Lawyers in Sorel-Tracy

Looking for a record suspension lawyer in Sorel-Tracy? Below are lawyers who help people apply for a record suspension, still widely called a pardon. Compare their experience, rates and availability, then book a consultation online.

Pardon and record suspension help in Sorel-Tracy

A record suspension is decided by the Parole Board of Canada, not by a local court, so the rules are the same wherever you live. The local work is in the paperwork: getting a police records check from the police service where you live, and court records from the courthouse that handled each case.

If your convictions are old or from another district, those records can take effort to track down. A lawyer who handles these files regularly knows which offices to contact and how to fix documents that do not match.

In Quebec, the Charter of human rights and freedoms also protects you from being refused a job because of an offence for which you have obtained a pardon. A lawyer can explain how that protection applies once your record suspension is granted.

In person or remote

Most of the work happens by mail, email and phone, so you are not limited to offices in Sorel-Tracy. Many lawyers offer a first consultation by video. Some documents, such as fingerprints for your RCMP record, must be done in person at an accredited location.

What to bring

• Any past criminal record check or police clearance.
• The courthouse and year of each case you remember.
• Proof that fines, probation and other parts of your sentences are complete.
• Why you need the suspension: a job, volunteering, travel or a licence.

Frequently asked questions

Can a lawyer handle the whole application for me?

A lawyer can check eligibility, request the records, prepare the forms and follow up with the Board. You will still need to give fingerprints and sign some documents yourself.

Do discharges need a record suspension?

Usually not. Absolute and conditional discharges are generally removed automatically after a set period. The Parole Board of Canada explains which records need an application, and a lawyer can check what still appears on yours.

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