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We’re the Best. Seriously.
Our office files about half of the expungements and pardons in Oklahoma - more than any other attorney or law firm, by far. No one else even comes close to our experience level, period.
We have a 99.9% success rate.
Not only do we litigate more cases than anyone else, we also have a near-perfect 99.9% success rate, over 10 years of practice. Those results speak for themselves. (we are required to remind you that past case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.)
We have successfully expunged thousands of crimes.
No criminal record is too difficult: we’ve done everything from simple bad checks, trafficking convictions, sexual abuse dismissals, and first-degree murder acquittals. We also post an anonymized list of recent results that we’ve had, so you can look for yourself.
Our Clients LOVE us.
You don’t have to take our word for it: we have a near perfect rating on Google, Facebook, and Avvo. Read what they have to say and decide for yourself.
We wrote the law, and we handle the big appellate cases.
Michael A. Risley wrote the 2014 and 2016 amendments to Oklahoma’s expungement laws, and he is at the forefront of the big appellate cases in our state. Read his biography. No other expungement and pardon attorney can match that experience.
We charge a flat fee and work on a timeline.
We want you to know how much you are going to pay and how long the process will take, because we want you to be happy. If another attorney offers a better price or timeline, we will match any written offer from a competitor.
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What is a Victim Protective Order (VPO) expungement and why do I want one?
Why should I hire you instead of someone else?
What happens when the Victim Protective Order expungement is complete?
Who qualifies for a Victim Protective Order (VPO) expungement?
Can I apply for a Victim Protective Order expungement if the order is still active?
What if I have a "permanent" VPO from the 1990's? Can I get rid of it?
I am the person who filed the Victim Protective Order. Can I still ask that it be expunged?
Another attorney handled my VPO expungement, and it was denied. Can I reapply?
What is a Victim Protective Order (VPO) expungement and why do I want one?
A Victim Protective Order expungement is an attorney-led process that use the Courts to seal records of a Victim Protective Order (VPO) case, and allow a Defendant to deny that the Victim Protective Order incident ever occurred.
People seek expungement of Victim Protective Orders to put the past behind them; and it can help with their career goals, help them live in a certain area, and protect a person's reputation. Furthermore, Victim Protective Order records are embarrassing and freely accessible to the public on OSCN.net and ODCR.com.
Why should I hire you instead of someone else?
We’re the Best. Seriously.
Our office files about half of the expungements and pardons in Oklahoma - more than any other attorney or law firm, by far. No one else even comes close to our experience level, period.
We have a 99.9% success rate.
Not only do we litigate more cases than anyone else, we also have a near-perfect 99.9% success rate, over 10 years of practice. Those results speak for themselves. (we are required to remind you that past case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.)
We have successfully expunged thousands of crimes.
No criminal record is too difficult: we’ve done everything from simple bad checks, trafficking convictions, sexual abuse dismissals, and first-degree murder acquittals. We also post an anonymized list of recent results that we’ve had, so you can look for yourself.
Our Clients LOVE us.
You don’t have to take our word for it: we have a near perfect rating on Google, Facebook, and Avvo. Read what they have to say and decide for yourself.
We wrote the law, and we handle the big appellate cases.
Michael A. Risley wrote the 2014 and 2016 amendments to Oklahoma’s expungement laws, and he is at the forefront of the big appellate cases in our state. Read his biography. No other expungement and pardon attorney can match that experience.
We charge a flat fee and work on a timeline.
We want you to know how much you are going to pay and how long the process will take, because we want you to be happy. If another attorney offers a better price or timeline, we will match any written offer from a competitor.
What happens when the Victim Protective Order expungement is complete?
First, the records on OSCN.net and ODCR.com are removed, and the physical records at the Courthouse are sealed and cannot be viewed without a Court order.
Second, the Victim Protective Order case and the incident behind it "shall be deemed never to have occurred." Third, if asked about the expunged Victim Protective Order, such as on a job application, a person "may properly reply ... that no such action ever occurred and that no such record exists." (22 Oklahoma Stat. §60.18 (C)(4))
Fourth, you may not be denied employment solely on the basis of your non-disclosure of an expunged Victim Protective Order. (22 Oklahoma Stat. §60.18 (C)(6))
Finally, law enforcement agencies may only use the Victim Protective Order record "in the due course of investigation of a crime." (22 Oklahoma Stat. §60.1 (C)(5)).
Who qualifies for a Victim Protective Order (VPO) expungement?
Per 22 O.S. §60.18(A), you may have your VPO expunged if:
1. An ex parte order was issued to the plaintiff but later terminated due to dismissal of the petition before the full hearing, or denial of the petition upon full hearing, or failure of the plaintiff to appear for full hearing, and at least ninety (90) days have passed since the date set for full hearing;
(generally speaking, where an emergency order was issued, but the final protective order was denied, or the Plaintiff failed to prosecute the case.)
2. The plaintiff filed an application for a victim protective order and failed to appear for the full hearing and at least ninety (90) days have passed since the date last set by the court for the full hearing, including the last date set for any continuance, postponement or rescheduling of the hearing;
(generally speaking, where a final protective order was requested without an emergency protective order, but the Plaintiff failed to appear for the hearing.)
3. The plaintiff or defendant has had the order vacated and three (3) years have passed since the order to vacate was entered; or
(generally speaking, where a protective order expired, or was vacated, and three years have passed.)
4. The plaintiff or defendant is deceased.
Another important thing to remember is that both the Plaintiff/Victim and the District Attorney must be notified of the expungement, and either or both parties may file an objection to the VPO expungement. For this reason, it is important to have a qualified expungement attorney represent you on a VPO expungement.
Can I apply for a Victim Protective Order expungement if the order is still active?
No. If you had a final VPO entered against you for three or five years, you must wait for it to expire before it can be expunged. In certain, very limited circumstances, you can have that VPO vacated and ask for an expungement early - however, you will need to speak with an attorney to determine if you qualify.
What if I have a "permanent" VPO from the 1990's? Can I get rid of it?
Yes.
Most VPOs which were entered before Nov. 1st, 1999 were "permanent" protective orders, and under the law in effect at that time, they will run forever. The only way to cancel those pre-1999 VPO's is to ask a Judge to vacate them, with the help of an attorney. If your "permanent" protective order was entered after 1999, you’ll need to speak with an attorney to see if you qualify to have that order vacated - some do, and some don't.
However, please note that if you received an “aggravated” protective order under 22 O.S. §60.4(G)(1)(b), our office cannot represent you. If you are unsure of the difference, please give us a call.
I am the person who filed the Victim Protective Order. Can I still ask that it be expunged?
Yes. Both the Victim and the Defendant have a right to ask the Court to erase Victim Protective Order records. There is no benefit to having one or the other file for the expungement - both parties are treated equally.
Another attorney handled my VPO expungement, and it was denied. Can I reapply?
Yes. As in the expungement of a criminal case, you can reapply for expungement of your Victim Protective Order in a limited set of circumstances - please call us to discuss the details.
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