Do I need one of the expungement lawyers in New Jersey?
A. Not necessarily. Some people obtain an expungement without the assistance of a lawyer. However, the process is complicated. So is the law. Much paper work is involved. There is a big learning curve. Prosecutors and judges demand extremely strict adherence to the technical requirements contained in the statutes. Mistakes in the process are seldom fatal. However, such mistakes can cause great delay in obtaining the expungement. Expungement lawyers in New Jersey make the process faster, easier, and less prone to mistakes. Nevertheless, if you want to explore obtaining the expungement on your own, the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts has provided forms with instructions. You can find these materials at http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10557.pdf.
