On April 30, 2025, a groundbreaking consent order was entered in the class action lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) over the long-standing backlog in expungement processing. This order finally creates something New Jersey has never had before: a way to formally request expedited processing of an expungement order once it’s been granted by the court.

At National Security Law Firm (NSLF), we are now offering a new Expedited NJSP Processing Service to help qualifying clients take full advantage of this change in the law.

🔍 What This New Rule Actually Does

Under the April 30, 2025 consent order, the NJSP now commits to:

  • Processing expungement orders within 120 days of receiving them,

  • Making best efforts to process them within 90 days, and

  • In limited cases, processing them faster if the court finds exceptional circumstances and includes a shortened deadline in the expungement order itself.

Until now, there was no way to speed up the NJSP phase—meaning even after your case was granted in court, you could wait months (or even a year or more) for it to be cleared from your background check.

This new mechanism changes that.

⏳ What’s the Difference Between Court Processing and NJSP Processing?

There are two key parts to every New Jersey expungement:

1. Court Processing (Not Covered by the Consent Order)

This is when your case is filed, reviewed, and granted by the court. The judge signs the expungement order. This process varies significantly by county and judge, and unfortunately, the April 2025 order does not apply to this step.

At NSLF, we still file motions to expedite court processing when appropriate—but this is discretionary, and not guaranteed.

2. NJSP Processing (Covered by the Consent Order)

This is where the NJSP updates your state and FBI criminal record (computerized criminal history or “CCH”) after the court grants the expungement. This is the part of the process that now has formal deadlines—and the new option to request expedited handling under exceptional circumstances.

🚀 NSLF’s New Expedited Expungement Service

National Security Law Firm is now offering a flat-fee expedited NJSP processing service for clients whose expungement orders have already been granted (or are about to be).

💰 Flat Fee: $2,500 (in addition to the standard expungement fee of $1,500 plus $200.00 per additional offense)

Our service includes:

  • Filing a motion in court requesting that the judge include expedited NJSP language based on your exceptional circumstances.

  • Attended scheduled court appearances to argue the motion in person.

  • Preparing and sending formal notice to the NJSP under the procedures outlined in the consent order.

  • Monitoring your case for compliance and confirming when NJSP clears your record.

  • Filing a separate motion to expedite the court portion, if appropriate, though this is not governed by the new rule and is left to judicial discretion.

✅ What Types of Cases Are Strong Candidates?

Expedited requests are more likely to be granted when:

  • You’re facing an urgent job offer or background check,

  • You’re applying for professional licensing,

  • You’re in the middle of immigration proceedings,

  • You’ve been denied housing or benefits due to a record that should be cleared, or

  • Your record is impacting school admissions, child custody, or security clearances.

The court must find “exceptional circumstances” to shorten the NJSP’s timeline. That means we must clearly explain why your situation deserves special treatment.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

We’re excited about this change—but we want to set realistic expectations:

  • The consent order applies only to the NJSP—not the courts.

  • We cannot guarantee that the court will grant our motion to include expedited language.

  • We cannot guarantee that the NJSP will meet the 90-day best-efforts goal, even with the order.

  • There is no guaranteed timeline—results depend on the county, judge, and NJSP response times.

That said, we believe this service can significantly reduce delays in many cases—especially for clients who’ve already had their expungement granted and are simply waiting for their record to clear from the system.

💼 What’s Included in Our $2,500 Flat Fee?

    • 📄 Motion to court requesting expedited NJSP processing, which includes the drafting of a formal legal brief and attendance at any scheduled hearings or oral arguments

    • 📨 Formal notice to NJSP as required by the consent order

    • 📬 Serving and tracking the expungement order

    • 🔍 Monitoring NJSP clearance of your record

    • ⚖️ Motion to expedite court processing (optional, when appropriate)

Clear, Predictable Pricing

At National Security Law Firm, we believe everyone deserves a second chance — without surprise fees. That’s why we keep our pricing transparent:

  • $1,500 for your primary offense

  • +$200 for each additional offense

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

👉 See our detailed expungement pricing guide.

Start Now, Pay Over Time

Cost shouldn’t stop you from moving forward. Through Affirm, we offer flexible financing so you can start today and spread payments out:

  • Terms of 3, 6, 12, or 24 months

  • Checking eligibility won’t affect your credit score

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

👉 Explore your financing options here.

Our Refund Guarantee

We’re the only New Jersey expungement firm that backs our work with a money-back guarantee.

  • If your expungement is denied for reasons outside your control, we refund your fee in full.

  • ⚠️ This guarantee applies only to our legal fee, not the outcome.

  • If you fail to disclose your full criminal history, the guarantee does not apply.

Why We’re Different — And Why That Matters

Most firms stop once the judge signs your expungement order. But errors are common:

  • 25–30% of agencies don’t update their databases correctly.

  • Private background check companies aren’t notified at all.

That’s why NSLF built a proprietary follow-up system:

  • We verify removal with state and local agencies.

  • We confirm compliance with the NJSP and FBI.

  • We directly notify private background check companies like Checkr, TruthFinder, and Sterling.

  • We provide lifetime cleanup support if your record ever resurfaces.

👉 Read how we fix the problems other firms ignore.

Expedited Expungements — Faster Relief

New Jersey expungements often take close to a year. But now, thanks to a 2025 legal settlement, eligible clients can request expedited NJSP processing if filed correctly up front.

We offer a premium expedited filing service that gets you the fastest possible result — perfect if you need your record cleared for a job, license, or housing application.

👉 Learn more about expedited expungements.

Why Choose NSLF?

When it comes to expungements in New Jersey, no firm matches our results:

  • More expungements statewide than any other law firm

  • Proprietary follow-up process to fix government and private database errors

  • Lifetime record cleanup, included free

  • Flat, all-inclusive pricing and flexible financing options

  • A money-back refund guarantee for peace of mind

  • Every case handled by Karen Howell, Esq. — one of New Jersey’s most trusted expungement lawyers

👉 Visit our Expungement Information Hub for the most complete library of guides and resources in New Jersey.

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

Don’t Wait — Start Today

Every day your record lingers is another day you risk losing out on work, housing, or peace of mind. Take control now.

👉 Book your free consultation today.

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