St. Paul Expungement Lawyer

If you want to clear a criminal record in Ramsey County, early legal guidance matters. Martin S. Azarian is a St. Paul expungement lawyer with more than thirty years of courtroom and criminal-defense experience. He helps clients assess whether a record may qualify for automatic expungement or whether a petition is needed.

Expungement Options in Minnesota

Minnesota law provides both automatic expungement relief for qualifying records and petition-based relief in other situations. Automatic relief is governed by Minn. Stat. § 609A.015. Petition-based eligibility and waiting periods are governed by Minn. Stat. § 609A.02. Eligibility depends on the offense, disposition, waiting period, subsequent record, and the specific records involved.

A sealed record can make an important difference when applying for work, housing, or professional opportunities. An attorney can review the court file, identify the appropriate procedure, and prepare a strategy for the circumstances of the case.

Explore our Minnesota Clean Slate Act guide and 2026 expungement timeline for more background on record-sealing options. Visit our resources page for additional Minnesota information.

Call Martin S. Azarian at (612) 343-9000 for a confidential consultation about a Minnesota expungement matter.

This page provides general information, not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts and applicable law.