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An old case can still be part of your present concerns about work, housing, and your future. Our team reviews your history and helps you understand whether an expungement or pardon may fit your situation. These are different processes; the pages below explain each in more detail.
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Expungements and pardons
Learn about each process and the questions to consider for your own history.
Expungement
Don't let a past mistake follow you forever. An expungement seals your criminal record from public view, letting you legally say it never happened.
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A pardon restores the constitutional rights you lost after a conviction — including the right to vote, own firearms, hold public office, and serve on a jury.
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Our approach
A clear plan for your next chapter.
- 01
Review your case history
We examine the relevant court records and dispositions to build a clear picture of the matters you want to address.
- 02
Evaluate the available process
We discuss expungement and pardon options in light of your individual history and explain what further information may be needed.
- 03
Prepare the next steps
We outline the records, preparation, and process involved so you know what pursuing an available option would look like.
What to do in the first 24–48 hours
- 1Gather your case documents
Collect court papers, case numbers, final orders, and records showing when your sentence or probation ended.
- 2Note what still appears
Write down where your record appears and how it affects work, housing, or licensing applications.
- 3Request an eligibility review
Talk with an attorney about your history and whether an expungement, pardon, or other option fits your goals.
Quick Answers: What an expungement can do
Employment
Expunged records do not have to be disclosed to employers. Most standard background checks will come back clean.
Housing
Landlords cannot deny housing applications based on arrests or convictions that have been legally expunged.
Civil Rights
Expungement seals your record but does not restore gun or voting rights lost to a felony. For that, you need a pardon.
Public Record
Your case is removed from OSCN and ODCR, and your arrest record is expunged from OSBI, keeping it hidden from friends, family, and the general public.
Why people trust Landes Criminal Defense for expungements and pardons
Former Prosecutor Insight
Kaylind has seen how cases are built from the state's side and uses that perspective to identify weaknesses in stops, testing, reports, and procedure.
Focused Criminal Defense
The firm handles criminal defense, substance-related charges, and expungements. We don't juggle a broad mix of unrelated civil matters.
Direct, Personal Representation
Clients receive direct access, clear next steps, and consistent case updates instead of feeling passed around to paralegals or junior associates.
Verified Details:
- • Licensed in Oklahoma
- • Office in Tulsa
- • Former Tulsa County ADA
- • Former Rogers County ADA
- • Direct attorney access
- • Free consultation
"She was very professional and always was quick to respond. She got my DUI dismissed and I couldn't be more pleased with her work."
— Morgan
"Kaylind made a difficult situation much easier and helped me reach a much better outcome than I could've hoped for."
— Jimmy
"I can't say enough great things about Landes Criminal Defense. From the very first consultation, their team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my case... If you're looking for a law firm that combines deep knowledge, responsiveness, and a client-first approach, I highly recommend them."
— Jack
Where we serve. What to expect.
Local representation. A clearer sense of the next step.
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Serving Tulsa and surrounding communities.
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The Legal Process
1. Record Review
We gather the dispositions and records needed to understand your case history.
2. Eligibility Evaluation
We examine whether an expungement, pardon, or another option may fit your circumstances.
3. Prepare and File
If an option is available, we prepare the petition or application and any required notices.
4. Review and Response
The court, board, and relevant agencies review the request and may ask for more information.
5. Hearing or Decision
The remaining steps depend on the relief sought; a court order or governor’s approval may be needed.
Steps vary by case and the relief sought.
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