You Deserve a Fresh Start
A criminal record can limit your job opportunities, housing options, and quality of life. We will help you seal or clear your criminal record so you can move forward.
How Does Expungement Work in New Mexico?
The Criminal Record Expungement Act (Statute 29-3A-1 NMSA 1978) allows people with criminal records in New Mexico to request that their records be sealed. Expungement happens in civil court, not criminal court.
Your attorney will file a legal document called a petition for expungement to start the process in the appropriate civil district court. The person asking for their record to be expunged is called the petitioner. We will help you navigate this process and complete your petition.
What Records Can Be Expunged?
- Records created when someone was arrested.
- Records made during a criminal investigation.
- Records stored in criminal databases, such as fingerprints, photos, or booking information.
What Records Cannot Be Expunged?
- Logs from breathalyzer tests.
- Data from computer dispatch systems.
- DWI citations kept by the Taxation and Revenue Department.
Types of Expungements in New Mexico
There are three types of expungement in New Mexico that each have their own rules and forms we can help you navigate.
#1
Expungement After a Conviction
If you were convicted of a crime.
#2
Expungement After Release Without Conviction
If you were arrested, but not convicted of a crime.
#3
Expungement Due to Identity Theft
If your identity was stolen and used in a crime.
Johnn Osborn Will Help You Erase Your Criminal Record
Expungement is a legal process that can help by sealing or erasing your criminal record, making it unavailable to the public. If you have a criminal record in New Mexico, it can make life harder. You might face challenges when applying for jobs, renting a home, or in other areas of your life.
The process of expungement can be complicated and take time, Johnn Osborn is the attorney who can help guide you through it.
Learn About Expungements in New Mexico on Our Blog
How to Expunge a Criminal Conviction in New Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Expunge a Criminal Conviction in New Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide By Johnn Osborn | Land of Enchantment Law If you have a criminal conviction in New Mexico, it may be possible to have your record expunged. New Mexico’s Criminal Record Expungement Act (NMSA §...
How to Expunge a Non-Conviction Criminal Record in New Mexico: a Step-by-Step Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Expunge a Non-Conviction Criminal Record in New Mexico
Can You Own a Gun and Use Cannabis in New Mexico? What the Supreme Court’s Hemani Decision Could Change
Currently, if you use cannabis legally in New Mexico and own a firearm, you are technically committing a federal felony. It does not matter that recreational marijuana has been legal in this state since 2021. It does not matter that New Mexico allows open carry...
DWI Expungement in New Mexico: What’s Actually Possible
A practical guide for New Mexicans who want to know whether a DWI can come off their record and what really happens when it can't. A DWI charge in New Mexico doesn't quietly fade. It surfaces during job interviews, lease applications, professional licensing reviews,...
What Is Expungement in New Mexico? Understanding the Basics
Expungement in New Mexico is a legal process that allows individuals to have certain criminal records erased or sealed from public view. For many, it represents a new start — removing barriers that a past mistake might create when applying for jobs, housing,...
Expungements and Pardons
Expungement vs. Pardon in New Mexico THE SHORT VERSION Expungement and pardon are not interchangeable. Expungement is a court order that seals a New Mexico criminal record from public view; the file still exists for police and courts. A pardon is the governor’s act of...