New Jersey Expungement Lawyers Who Do It Right

Having a criminal record in New Jersey can feel like a life sentence—even after you’ve served your time, completed probation, or even had your charges dismissed. Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to rent an apartment, seeking a professional license, or volunteering to coach your child’s team, a past arrest or conviction can hold you back.

At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), we understand how urgently you want to move forward. New Jersey has some of the strongest expungement laws in the country, but simply filing for expungement isn’t enough. That’s why our firm has built the most comprehensive expungement service in New Jersey—one that fixes the problems other firms ignore.

What Is an Expungement and Why Is It So Important?

Expungement is a court-ordered process that erases your criminal record from public view. Once granted, your arrests, charges, or convictions are removed from most databases and background checks.

This means:

  • Employers and landlords won’t see your record.

  • Most professional licensing boards cannot access it.

  • You can legally answer “no” when asked about prior arrests or convictions (with limited exceptions).

Even if your case was dismissed or charges were dropped, your record still shows up unless you expunge it.

The Biggest Problem With Expungements — And How We Fix It

Here’s the truth most firms won’t tell you: an expungement order doesn’t guarantee your record disappears everywhere.

  • Government agencies often fail to update their systems (we’ve found a 25–30% error rate).

  • Private background check companies are never automatically notified.

  • Many clients find out after the fact that their “expunged” record is still costing them jobs, housing, and peace of mind.

Most lawyers stop once they serve the expungement order. We don’t.

At NSLF, our process includes:

  • Government follow-up & verification — we personally confirm agencies updated their systems.

  • Private database cleanup — we contact companies like Checkr, TruthFinder, Sterling, and more to demand removal.

  • Lifetime backup service — if your record resurfaces, we step in and fight to remove it for free.

👉 Read our full breakdown: Why Expunged Records Still Show Up—and How NSLF Fixes the Problem.

The New Expedited Expungement Process

For years, expungements in New Jersey took one to two years or more to fully process. But as of April 2025, a statewide legal settlement gives you the right to request faster processing with the New Jersey State Police.

  • ✅ Must be requested at the time of filing. We file formal legal pleadings.

  • ✅ NSLF offers a flat-fee expedited filing service for qualifying cases.

  • ✅ This is the fastest legal path to clearing your record—critical if you need your expungement for a job, license, or background check quickly.

👉 Learn more about expedited expungements in New Jersey.

Flat, Transparent Pricing

We believe clearing your record should be affordable and predictable. That’s why our fees are simple and all-inclusive:

  • $1,500 for your primary offense

  • +$200 for each additional offense

  • +$1,800 for early expungements or drug distribution cases

👉 See our complete New Jersey expungement pricing guide

Flexible Financing Options

Don’t let cost stop you from moving forward. We partner with Affirm to provide flexible payment plans:

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

  • Check eligibility with no impact on your credit score.

👉 Explore our legal financing options.

Our Refund Guarantee

We are so confident in our process that we offer a money-back guarantee.

  • If your expungement is denied for reasons not caused by your own nondisclosure, we will refund your full legal fee.

  • ⚠️ Important: This applies only to our fee, not the case outcome itself. If your petition is denied because you failed to disclose your entire record, the guarantee does not apply.

Why Choose NSLF?

When it comes to expungements, we believe we are the best law firm in New Jersey—and here’s why:

  • We handle more expungements statewide than any other firm.

  • We fix the errors other lawyers ignore.

  • We provide lifetime record cleanup at no extra cost.

  • We offer flat, transparent pricing and financing.

  • We back our work with a refund guarantee.

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

Expungement Resource Library

We’ve built the most comprehensive expungement resource hub in New Jersey. Whatever your question, we’ve answered it:

Understanding Expungement

Eligibility & Alternatives

The Process

Legal Representation

Common Issues & Barriers

Recent Legal Developments

Career & Licensing Implications

Offense-Specific Expungements

Records, Disclosures & Cleanup

Take the First Step Today

Every day your record lingers is another opportunity lost. With flat-rate pricing, financing, a refund guarantee, and lifetime record cleanup, there’s no safer or smarter way to expunge your record.

👉 Book your free consultation now.

See What Clients Say About Us

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

👉 Read our 5-star Google Reviews.

⚡ NSLF doesn’t just file expungements. We erase your record everywhere it matters.