If you are looking for an affordable New Jersey expungement lawyer, there are a few things you should keep in mind.  Rather than billing at an hourly rate, most expungement lawyers in New Jersey will charge a flat, fixed fee to handle your expungement.  These flat fees can range anywhere from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 – depending on the attorney.  If you are shopping around for a New Jersey expungement attorney, you have most likely received various quotes from attorneys falling somewhere within this price range.

When inquiring as to an expungement attorney’s fee however, one thing you should always make sure you ask is whether or not the attorney’s fee is all inclusive.  In order words, you should ask whether or not the attorney’s fee includes court filing fees, copying costs, certified mail costs, and other expenses.  Some attorneys will quote you a lower “flat fee” to handle your case, but then charge you separately for various expenses.   These costs will quickly add up.

At the National Security Law Firm, we are upfront about our expungement fees.  In addition, all of our

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, if you are shopping for an affordable New Jersey expungement lawyer, you should make sure that any cost-cutting does not reduce the quality of your representation.  National Security Law Firm has extensive experience handling expungements in New Jersey and has represented hundreds of clients in successfully expunging their records.  While we offer a lower cost option to hiring an expungement attorney and paying a larger retainer, we do not cut corners.  At the National Security Law Firm, expungements are one of our main areas of practice.  By focusing our practice on expungements, we are better able to streamline the expungement process and, in turn, charge you a lower rate and making it possible for you to retain an affordable expungement lawyer in New Jersey.

Moreover, we are a local New Jersey law firm, not a “national” firm located outside of New Jersey.  Don’t make the mistake of hiring a law firm in California or Texas to handle your New Jersey expungement!

At the National Security Law Firm, we’re different.  We want to make hiring an expungement attorney less expensive.   We don’t provide you with documents or coach you on how to represent yourself in court.  Moreover, we handle your expungement case from start to finish.

Why Expungement Matters

A criminal record doesn’t just live in the past — it follows you into every application for a job, apartment, loan, or license. Even dismissed charges and old arrests can show up on background checks.

And here’s the hidden truth: many expungements don’t work the way clients expect.

Our audits show that 25–30% of NJ agencies fail to update their databases, and private background check companies are never automatically notified. That’s why so many clients come to us saying:

“I already got an expungement, but my record is still showing up.”

How NSLF Protects Your Future

At National Security Law Firm, led by Karen Howell, Esq., we don’t stop where most firms do. We built a system that makes sure your expungement actually works:

  • Government Database Verification — We confirm NJSP, FBI, courts, police, and probation properly clear your record.

  • Private Background Check Notifications — Our proprietary process notifies companies like TruthFinder, Checkr, and Sterling — included at no extra cost.

  • Lifetime Record Protection — If your record resurfaces years later, we step in and remove it for free.

  • Refund Guarantee — If denied for reasons outside your control, we refund your fee.

👉 Read how we fix what other firms miss.

Expedited Expungements

Most expungements in New Jersey take nearly a year. But since April 2025, qualifying clients can request expedited NJSP processing. This option, if filed correctly, is the fastest legal path to a clean record.

👉 Learn about expedited expungement.

Flat, Transparent Pricing

  • $1,500 for your primary offense

  • +$200 for each additional offense

  • +$1,800 (in addition to the standard fee) for early expungements or drug distribution cases

  • +$2,500 (in addition to the standard fee) for expedited filings

👉 See our full pricing guide.

Easy Payment Plans

Through Affirm financing, you can:

  • Spread payments over 3, 6, 12, or 24 months

  • Check eligibility with no impact on your credit

  • Example: $1,500 expungement = about $65/month

👉 Explore financing options.

Our Refund Guarantee

  • If your expungement is denied for reasons outside your control, you get your money back.

  • ⚠️ Excludes denials caused by nondisclosure of your complete criminal history.

No other New Jersey expungement firm offers this level of protection.

Why Clients Choose NSLF

  • We handle more expungements in NJ than any other law firm

  • Proprietary system for government + private database cleanup

  • Lifetime record removal support

  • Flat pricing and flexible financing

  • Refund guarantee = risk-free

  • Every case handled personally by Karen Howell, Esq.

👉 Visit our Expungement Resource Hub for FAQs, guides, and eligibility charts.

We’re Trusted With More Expungements in New Jersey Than Any Other Law Firm.

Don’t Wait Another Day

Every day your record lingers is another opportunity lost. Start today — and make sure your record is truly gone everywhere it matters.

👉 Book your free consultation now.

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✔ Easy.
✔ Risk-Free.

Proof From Real Clients

We’re proud to be one of the most highly rated expungement law firms in New Jersey.

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⚡ At NSLF, we don’t just file expungements. We erase your record everywhere it matters — for life.