Firm Attorneys Contact Us Practice Family Law Personal Injury Military Law Criminal Law Resources Legal Links Glossary of Legal Terms FAQs News Media Kit Contact Us Sealing Records Home > Practice > Criminal Law > Sealing Records Family Law Personal Injury Military Law Criminal Law Felonies & Misdemeanors DUI & DWAI Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Sealing Records   Advocating to Lessen the Impact of Your Criminal Record The process of sealing is designed to protect criminal defendants from the lingering impact of a criminal record. It, in essence, erases an arrest and/or conviction from your public record, helping you move to the future instead of being forced to live in the past. Sealing your records can keep your past in the past. Criminal background checks are increasingly common for employment, education, housing, or security clearance purposes. Therefore, many clients decide to seal their records when such an option is available. A sealed arrest or conviction will not show up when someone runs a criminal background check. Sealing is not automatic. In fact, sealing is not part of the original case brought by the prosecution. It requires initiation of a new civil proceeding, which is accomplished by filing a petition to seal. Our experienced attorneys effectively navigate the courts to maximize your chances. The Colorado Springs criminal defense attorneys of Anderson & Travis have had many successful cases of sealing records and know how to navigate the courts to help you seal your records. Colorado has a statutory scheme that sets out all of the applicable standards and requirements. Whether the record of an arrest or conviction can be sealed depends on the type of offense charged. Long waiting periods apply to certain types of offenses, and some records may not be sealed. Moreover, the District Attorney’s Office may object to the sealing on statutory or public policy grounds. The assistance of an experienced Colroado Springs criminal defense attorney from Anderson & Travis will help to maximize your chances for a successful sealing.  Get Started Now! For more information, get started now or contact a Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney at Anderson & Travis - 1.888.547.5011 or 719.520.5011. Experience That Works For You! MORE INFORMATION Resources Criminal Law FAQs  Criminal Law Fact Sheet 4th Judicial District Attorney Colorado Courts Online Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Glossary of Legal Terms Legal Links Get Started Now! Anderson & Travis provides aggressive representation to ensure your side of the story is heard. Get started now with a Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney who puts experience to work for you. Download and complete our  consultation intake sheet to get a head start on your consultation. Or, contact us today for more information.  Firm | Practice | Resources | News | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Privacy | Sitemap Anderson & Travis L.L.C. • 121 E. Vermijo • Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • 719.520.5011 • Toll Free: 888.547.5011 © 2010-2013 Anderson & Travis L.L.C.  Anderson & Travis serves clients in the Colorado Springs area and throughout southern Colorado, including Manitou Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Castle Rock, Fountain, Security, Pueblo, Canon City, Falcon, Parker, Calhan, Peyton, Larkspur, Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, and Divide, as well as all cities within El Paso County, Teller County, Pueblo County, Freemont County, and Douglas County. We represent civilians as well as military personnel, including those at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, Schriever Air Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).