Essex County expungement lawyer Karen Howell is highly experienced in navigating both straightforward and complex criminal record expungements. Backed by the team at National Security Law Firm (NSLF), she represents clients across New Jersey, with a focus on Essex County residents who want a fresh start.

Whether you’re dealing with a single arrest or a more complicated record, Karen Howell and the attorneys at NSLF know how to guide you through the expungement process efficiently and effectively. If you live in Essex County and want to clear your record, contact National Security Law Firm today to speak directly with one of our Essex County expungement lawyers.

Eligibility for Expungement

If you are attempting to determine whether you are eligible for an expungement, you should keep in mind that it is always best to speak directly to a New Jersey expungement lawyer.  Almost all expungement lawyers in New Jersey offer free telephone consultations.  While you will find a lot of information on the Internet regarding New Jersey expungement laws, you should know that there are always exceptions to almost every rule.  Moreover, the laws governing expungement in New Jersey change often.  Unfortunately, the Essex County expungement lawyers at National Security Law Firm have discovered that not all attorney websites are being kept up-to-date in accordance with these new laws.  Thus, you should never rely solely on what you read online.  Instead, you should always run your specific case by an experienced Essex County expungement lawyer.

At National Security Law Firm, we offer free consultations.  During one of these consultations, you will speak directly with an Essex County expungement lawyer.  The lawyer will review your criminal record and discuss expungement eligibility with you.

You can also browse our website, which contains numerous articles and blogs concerning New Jersey expungements.  Our Expungement Eligibility Guide, for example, reviews the many factors that affect expungement eligibility in New Jersey.  For a brief overview of New Jersey’s expungement eligibility laws, please see our Expungement Eligibility Chart.

The Essex County Expungement Process

If you would like to learn more about the New Jersey expungement process, call our Essex County expungement lawyers now for your free consultation.  You can also read our Expungement Process Guide and our New Jersey Expungement Blog.

Local Expungement Lawyers

Our Essex County expungement lawyers have noticed that there are now several “national” law firms targeting the New Jersey expungement market.  These laws firms are located outside of New Jersey, in states like California and Florida.  National Security Law Firm, however, is a local New Jersey law firm focusing on New Jersey expungement law.  If you retain an outside firm to represent you with your New Jersey expungement, you might not be getting the most experienced representation as these firms focus on several states’ laws, as opposed to just New Jersey’s.  They are also not as familiar with New Jersey as a whole, including its court systems and members of the bar.  In short, it just doesn’t make sense to retain a law firm in California to represent you on your New Jersey expungement.

Moreover, National Security Law Firm represents clients in every municipality in Essex County, New Jersey, including Ampere, Avondale, Beaufort, Belleville, Bloomfield, Brantwood, Brookdale, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Clinton, East Orange, Elm Park Village, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Franklin, Glen Ridge, Hutton Park, Irvington, Livingston, Llewellyn Park, Maplewood, Meadow Village, Millburn, Montclair, Montclair Heights, Morehousetown, Newark, Newark Heights, Newstead, Newstead North, North Caldwell, Northfield, Nutley, Oak Island Junction, Orange, Pleasantdale, Roseland, Roseville, Saint Cloud, Short Hills, Silver Lake, South Orange, Two Bridges, Upper Montclair, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange, Westville, White Oak Ridge, and Wyoming.

Simple, Flat Fees You Can Trust

Clearing your record shouldn’t come with hidden costs. At National Security Law Firm, our pricing is clear and predictable:

  • $1,500 for your primary offense

  • +$200 for each additional offense

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

👉 See our complete pricing guide for more details.


Payment Flexibility Made Easy

A criminal record can already be a financial burden—paying for an expungement shouldn’t add to it. That’s why we partner with Affirm to offer flexible payment plans. Spread the cost over 3, 6, 12, or 24 months with low monthly payments. Best of all, checking eligibility has no impact on your credit score.

👉 Learn more about our financing options here.


Our Refund Promise

We’re confident in the work we do. That’s why we offer a money-back guarantee: if your expungement is denied for reasons not related to your own disclosure, we’ll refund your legal fee in full.

⚠️ Important: This guarantee applies to our fee only—it does not promise a particular case outcome. If your petition is denied because you failed to disclose your full criminal history, the guarantee does not apply.


Expungement Done Right: How NSLF Stands Apart

Most firms stop once the judge signs the expungement order. We don’t. At NSLF, we take the extra steps to remove your record from government databases and notify private background check companies. This is where other firms fall short—and where we make sure your past is truly cleared.

👉 Read more here: Why Expunged Records Still Show Up—and How National Security Law Firm Fixes the Problem.


Why We’re the #1 Choice in New Jersey

Our firm has built a reputation as the top expungement law firm in New Jersey because:

  • We complete more expungements statewide than any other firm.

  • Our attorneys know the judges, clerks, and prosecutors in every county.

  • We don’t just file papers—we see the process through until your record is truly gone.

  • With flat fees, payment plans, and a refund guarantee, we make expungement risk-free and accessible.

👉 Explore our Expungement Information Hub for everything you need to know about clearing your record.


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


Take Control of Your Future Today

Every day your record lingers, it can hold you back from better jobs, housing, and peace of mind. Don’t delay—take control of your future now.

👉 Book your free consultation today.


Our Clients Say It Best

We’ve earned the trust of thousands of clients across New Jersey—and their feedback speaks for itself.

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