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Criminal Defense

Expungement Petition

Drafting expungement petitions manually requires hours of research into state-specific eligibility requirements, court formatting rules, and statutory citations. Attorneys must verify multiple legal sources, format complex court captions, and ensure every procedural requirement is met—all while managing tight deadlines and client expectations.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow3.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark8 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 26.3x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting expungement petitions manually requires hours of research into state-specific eligibility requirements, court formatting rules, and statutory citations. Attorneys must verify multiple legal sources, format complex court captions, and ensure every procedural requirement is met—all while managing tight deadlines and client expectations.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire expungement petition drafting process with AI-powered legal research and state-specific formatting. Simply upload case information and client details, and receive a complete, court-ready petition with verified citations and proper verification language in minutes.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Automated state-specific legal research with verified statutory citations

Court-compliant formatting for any jurisdiction with proper caption structure

Complete petition drafting in 8 minutes vs. 3.5 hours manually

Built-in eligibility verification against current expungement laws

Professional verification and signature blocks with notary requirements

What you'll receive

Court Caption and Header
Petitioner's Information
Description of the Record to Expunge
Grounds for Expungement
Supporting Facts and Rehabilitation
Prayer for Relief
Verification and Signature

Document requirements

Required

  • Criminal Record or Case Information
  • Petitioner's Personal Information

Optional

  • Rehabilitation Evidence
  • Prior Court Orders
  • State-Specific Forms

Perfect for

Criminal Defense Attorney
Solo Practitioner
Legal Aid Attorney
Paralegal
Public Defender

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Employment attorneys handle expungement petitions for clients seeking to clear criminal records that create barriers to employment opportunities or professional licensing.

Criminal records are frequently central issues in employment discrimination cases and wrongful termination claims, making expungement a valuable ancillary service for employment litigation practices.

Healthcare Law68% relevant

Healthcare attorneys assist medical professionals and healthcare workers in expunging criminal records that threaten professional licenses or employment in regulated healthcare settings.

Healthcare licensing boards scrutinize criminal backgrounds extensively, and expungement is often necessary for healthcare professionals to maintain or obtain licensure and employment.

Employment and consulting attorneys advise clients on expungement options to remove barriers to professional opportunities, executive positions, and consulting engagements.

Criminal background checks are standard in employment and consulting arrangements, making expungement a practical solution that employment transactional attorneys can offer to enhance client marketability.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure state-specific expungement requirements are met?

A

CaseMark automatically researches and applies the specific expungement laws, eligibility criteria, and court formatting requirements for your jurisdiction. The AI verifies current statutes from official legal sources and incorporates state-specific language and procedural requirements into every petition.

Q

What information do I need to provide to generate an expungement petition?

A

You'll need basic case information (arrest/conviction details, dates, court, outcome) and petitioner information (name, address, DOB). Optional documents like rehabilitation evidence or employment records can strengthen the petition. CaseMark guides you through exactly what's needed.

Q

Can the AI-generated petition be customized for my specific case?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark generates a comprehensive first draft that you can review and edit as needed. The AI incorporates your specific case facts, client circumstances, and rehabilitation evidence while maintaining proper legal structure and formatting throughout.

Q

How does CaseMark handle legal citations and statutory references?

A

CaseMark automatically researches, finds, and verifies relevant statutes, case law, and legal authorities for your jurisdiction. All citations are properly formatted and linked to current law, eliminating hours of manual legal research and verification.

Q

Is the expungement petition ready to file immediately?

A

CaseMark produces a court-ready draft with all required sections, proper formatting, and verified legal citations. You should review for case-specific details and client preferences, but the document is structured to meet filing requirements immediately.

Q

How much time can I save using CaseMark for expungement petitions?

A

Manual expungement petition drafting typically takes 3-4 hours including research, formatting, and verification. CaseMark reduces this to approximately 8 minutes for initial generation, saving you over 3 hours per petition while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Q

Does CaseMark include the verification and signature requirements?

A

Yes. CaseMark automatically includes properly formatted verification language, signature blocks, and notary sections based on your jurisdiction's requirements. The AI researches state-specific verification formats to ensure compliance with local court rules.