Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement Attorney
A criminal record can affect your employment, housing, and future opportunities long after a case is resolved. In some situations, sealing or expunging a record may help limit or eliminate those long-term consequences.
Meredith Underwood provides a strategic, highly prepared approach to record sealing and expungement matters.
Understanding Record Sealing and Expungement
Massachusetts law provides certain individuals with the opportunity to seal or, in limited cases, expunge their criminal records. Record sealing can restrict public access to your criminal history, while expungement—available only in specific circumstances—can result in the permanent removal of a record. Eligibility depends on a number of factors, including the type of offense, the outcome of the case, and the amount of time that has passed.
From the outset, Meredith works closely with clients to:
Evaluate eligibility for record sealing or expungement
Review prior charges, dispositions, and timelines
Prepare and file the appropriate petitions
Represent clients in hearings where required
Develop a strategy tailored to achieving the best possible outcome
Her approach is thorough and focused on helping clients move forward with greater opportunity and fewer limitations.
Types of Record Relief Meredith Handles
She assists clients with a range of record-related matters, including:
Sealing adult criminal records
Sealing juvenile records
Expungement petitions (where eligible)
Review of CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)
Addressing multiple or complex records
These matters require careful review of legal eligibility and procedural requirements. She approaches each case with a focus on achieving the most favorable result possible.
If you are seeking to seal or expunge your record, you need a strategic, highly prepared approach.
As a former prosecutor, Meredith Underwood brings a deep understanding of how cases are documented, recorded, and reviewed within the system. She anticipates how petitions will be evaluated—and how to position them effectively.
In these matters, this includes carefully reviewing your record, identifying eligibility, and presenting the strongest possible case for relief.
Meredith is a skilled litigator known for her thorough preparation and strong courtroom presence. She is well respected across Massachusetts courts and has built strong professional relationships that inform her approach to each case.
Her goal is simple: protect your reputation, your freedom, and your future.
She represents clients throughout Massachusetts with a clear focus on results.
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you are interested in sealing or expunging your criminal record, taking the first step can make a meaningful difference in your future opportunities.
Schedule your confidential consultation today.