Expungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers in Pendleton, Oregon

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When you’re convicted of a crime, there are a number of consequences. In addition to whatever sentence you must serve, your personal criminal record is updated to include your conviction.

Depending on the crime, it may stay on your record forever. It can cost you access to certain rights, such as the right to own a firearm or the right to drive a car.

However, there are things you can do to change your situation. The first is to hire Lohrke Law to be your rights restoration lawyer.

Together, we can pursue several different avenues to have your status changed and restore your rights. Whether it is expungement, reduction, or a petition to restore lost rights, Lohrke Law can help you choose the best option.

Rights Restoration Services Provided by Lohrke Law

When you hire Lohrke Law to be your rights restoration lawyer, here’s what we can do to help change your legal status and get your rights back:

Expungement Lawyer

Our first and most preferred course of action is to file for an expungement, legally referred to as a set aside. An expungement removes an arrest or conviction from your record and allows you to deny that it occurred.

This will allow you to legally deny having been convicted of a crime (or even arrested) when going to purchase firearms, apply for certain jobs, or petition for anything else that requires you have no prior criminal record.

If your expungement is completed thoroughly by an experienced rights restoration attorney, there should be no official trace of the case aside from a sealed court file that can only be opened in limited circumstances, with a court order, plus a notation record within the highly confidential set aside unit of the Oregon State Police.

Eligibility for Expungement

While expungement is the preferred method to restore your rights, not all crimes are eligible to be expunged. Some crimes, including most sex crimes or driving convictions, can often not be removed from your record. But there may be other options to minimize their impact.

Additionally, you cannot file for an expungement if you have any currently outstanding criminal charges. However, there is no limit to the number of times you can apply.

When you work with an experienced rights restoration lawyer, they will identify if your conviction is eligible for expungement and advise you on how best to proceed.

Felony Reduction

If expungement is not an option, one alternative is to pursue a felony reduction. As the name suggests, this means having a prior felony conviction reduced down to a misdemeanor.

This will not remove the conviction from your record, but it will remove “felon” status from your name, allowing you to pursue things previously unavailable because of the conviction, such as purchasing a firearm or getting certain jobs, or volunteering with your child’s sports team.

Driving Rights

Some convictions, such as DUI-related offenses, come with driving restrictions. If your driver’s license is suspended for life, it generally means you can petition to restore your right to drive ten years after the conviction or release from prison. This assumes you have not gotten additional driving-related charges during that ten-year period.

If you want to start driving again, get in touch with the rights restoration lawyers at Lohrke Law today.

Firearm Rights

If you’ve lost your right to own a firearm, know that you might be able to restore that right. Depending on how much time has passed, and a number of other factors, you can petition the courts to have your right to own a firearm restored. In most cases this also restores your eligibility to be granted an Oregon concealed handgun license (CHL).

Why Hire Lohrke Law as Your Pendleton and Northeast Oregon Rights Restoration Lawyer?

If you’re looking to hire an expungement lawyer in Pendleton or Northeast Oregon, call Lohrke Law to find out if we are right for you. We are based in Springfield, but we practice throughout the state and have a lot of experience in northeast Oregon.

We are native Oregonians who have experience with rights restoration matters in courts all over the state. We use that experience to help our clients make decisions that let them put their best case forward.

Experience

We’ve been rights restoration lawyers for more than a decade, and have developed a highly skilled team of experienced professionals who handle your case right.

Rights restoration cases can be tricky. It can be difficult to find accurate and updated information when doing your own research. There can be a lot of legal gray areas and knowing the proper procedure is half the battle for success, especially with expungement.

Don’t take chances with an expungement that is less than complete. Hire Lohrke Law and let us use our expertise to get your rights back.

Commitment to You and the Law

For us, this work is about helping people set the record straight. It is about helping our clients have the record and rights that reflect who they are today. We believe strongly that past criminal records do not define a person and should not continue to hold you back.

The attorneys at Lohrke Law have committed ourselves to helping people clear their names and their records because we know it’s the right thing to do.

You are more than just some client to us. You are a valued partner in a fight for justice. We look forward to the journey!

Contact Lohrke Law Today and Start Your Rights Restoration Journey

If you’ve had any rights lost or restricted because of a past conviction, contact the rights restoration lawyers at Lohrke Law. We’re standing by, ready to use our years of experience restoring rights to get yours back.

Get in touch today and let’s start working on your case.

Hear From Our Past Clients

"Jesse guided me through a very messy and challenging DHS dependency case, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had him represent me. He helped me win one of my kids back during the case itself and then preserved my rights and set me up perfectly to win in the appeal process. Throughout the entire case, Jesse was respectful of me and my wishes for my family, and how I wanted to approach my case. He's not afraid to take a case to trial, and he's good at it. To put it simply, Jesse Lohrke is a badass attorney, and I wish anyone going through a legal case could have an attorney like him."

T.G.
Dependency Client, Bend, Oregon

"I live in Florida but called Jesse Lohrke with some issues with a past Oregon record and expungement that I wanted to take care of. Jesse took the time to look up my record, explain everything to me in detail, including challenges I may face, and despite being able to do it himself, thought it would be in my best interest to use another lawyer in the county of the issues since there are some unique challenges specific to Marion County. That showed me a lot about the integrity of this firm. Once I get certain things resolved, I will absolutely be using Jesse Lohrke for my record expungement!"

Ashley C.
Florida

"Solid work A+++ Jesse erased a lengthy criminal record for myself and a friend in multiple states in a short time for a good price. I would highly recommend Lohrke Law to anyone cleaning up a criminal record. Just call and leave a voicemail and they'll call you back. This is the place to go."

David

"Working with Lohrke Law and his firm to have my record set aside was an excellent experience. From the start, he provided clear, step-by-step information about the entire process and made sure I understood what to expect along the way. Anytime I had questions, he was quick to respond and always willing to help. Having my record set aside has already opened the door to better job opportunities and given me a true fresh start. I'm very grateful for Lohrke's professionalism, guidance, and support throughout the process. I highly recommend his firm to anyone looking to have their record set aside—you'll be in great hands."

Jessica L.

"Lohrke law was great! I've been trying to get information on state gun laws for years with no such luck. I scheduled a phone call with Lohrke law and got great feedback and direction. These guys are good."

Jeff D.

"Lohrke Law made this whole process very easy for me and would always keep me in the loop about how the process was moving. Jesse and Ashley were very kind, professional and efficient. I'm so grateful for their services and professionalism. Highly recommend!"

Maridee

"Really happy with the help and service I received from Jesse and his office. He successfully got every conviction/arrest off my record and he got it done pretty quick (really depends on the court) but he did his part in the beginning and end very quick and I didn't have to wait too long on the Court. Now mine says "NO RECORD FOUND." If your convictions are eligible and you want to hire someone to help, Jesse knows how to do it. Dealing with him and his office was easy, they're professionals...thanks for the help!"

Geddy J.

"Earlier this year, I retained the services of Jesse Lohrke for an old legal issue that has prevented me from purchasing firearms or hunting. From the moment I stepped foot in the Office of Jesse and his team, I was treated with nothing but kindness, professionalism, understanding. Jesse's paralegal at the front desk in particular, has kept me abreast of each step in the process with true compassion, concern, and professionalism. The cost, process, and timing, have been exactly as I was quoted. I feel like I could not have found a better set of hands to deal with my legal issue than Jesse and his team."

D.B.V.

"First off I would like to say thank you for the help. Great knowledge and very helpful through my situation. Jesse actually cared and helped me very much. If you are looking for a great and professional lawyer, give him a call and see if he fits your situation. I will definitely be a returning client of his if I need help with any other legal situations."

Skyler W.

"Absolute superheroes work here. I hope every employee wins the lottery and has perfect health. Got robbery expunged, it was a bs charge to begin with, but regardless it was my third felony across two states (I was a wild child) and it has been wiped. I paid $1500 flat, the results are worth so much more to me, I cant begin to explain. 7/5 stars, 110% recommend. Thank you Lohrke."

Chance V.

"I would like to express to you and your staff my gratitude for your help in restoring my gun rights. In December I was able to purchase my first legal handgun, and tonight in the mail I received my concealed carry license for the state of Oregon. My only regret is I didn't pursue this further at an earlier date, apparently though God had a different path that led me to you. I have passed on your name and website to a few individuals, explaining how you helped me. Again, thank you very much."

J.H.
Rights Restoration Client, Union County, Oregon

"Professional upstanding experienced Attorney! Mr. Lohrke exceeded my expectations with his knowledge along with great communication and feedback to any questions I have had. I found Lohrke Law to be more than generous with affordable representation!"

Tammy W.

"I'm very satisfied with how my expungement was handled, they were very professional and helped ease a lot of anxiety I had throughout the process. Thank you so much for everything!"

Michael J.

"Jesse Lohrke was so awesome to work with and answered all my questions thru out the whole process. He made sure I was aware of how everything worked in the 3 different counties. He was on it when I asked if there was anything he could do to get Multnomah county to speed up the process and he filed a motion and the judge signed it! Thank you very much and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

Craig F.

Take The First Steps Towards Restoring Your Rights

Not sure if your record can be cleared or which rights you can get back? That's where we come in. Get in touch today and schedule a phone consultation. We'll discuss your situation, walk you through your options, and determine a clear plan to move forward.

Even if you don't live in Oregon, if there is an Oregon record, we can discuss your options.

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