Petitions to Annul Criminal Records

A past charge or conviction does not have to define your future. New Hampshire law allows many individuals to petition the Court to annul their criminal record. We can assist you with preparing the documents needed to request an annulment.

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Our Philosophy

A past criminal charge or conviction can follow you for years, affecting employment opportunities, housing, professional licensing, and even your ability to travel. In certain circumstances, New Hampshire law allows an individual to ask the Court to annul a criminal record, a process sometimes called expungement in other states.

At Aprille Barker Freelance Paralegal, we provide document preparation and procedural assistance to individuals who wish to represent themselves in seeking an annulment of their New Hampshire criminal record. We cannot guarantee that the Court will grant your request, but we can make sure that when you ask the Court, your petition is complete, organized, and ready.

Our Annulment Services

Preparing a Petition to Annul is largely a matter of getting the details right: the correct Court, the correct case, the correct dates, and the correct forms. As an experienced paralegal, Aprille assists with the administrative and document-preparation side of the process, so nothing is missed.

Information Gathering

Collecting the details needed to prepare your Petition to Annul and identifying which records to request when something is missing.

Case Record Review

Reviewing available Court and case information to complete the appropriate forms accurately.

Petition Preparation

Preparing the Petition to Annul and related Court documents based on the information you provide.

Multiple Charges or Cases

Organizing separate petitions when more than one charge or case is involved, so nothing is overlooked.

Filing Guidance

Explaining Court filing procedures and the supporting documentation the Court expects to receive.

Supervising Attorney Review

Every petition is reviewed by a supervising attorney before it is finalized and returned to you for filing.

"Before any Petition to Annul is provided to you for filing, it will be reviewed by my supervising attorney. This additional review is intended to help ensure that the petition has been properly prepared based upon the information provided."
— Aprille Barker

Is Your Record Eligible for Annulment?

Whether a criminal record is eligible for annulment depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the offense, how the case was resolved, the sentence imposed, when the sentence was completed, and the waiting period that applies. Some records qualify sooner than others, and some do not qualify at all.

Please understand what we can and cannot do. Aprille is not an attorney. She cannot provide legal advice, determine your legal eligibility for annulment, interpret the law as it applies to your particular circumstances, or guarantee that the Court will grant your petition. The supervising attorney's review of your petition does not create that guarantee either. The decision to grant a Petition to Annul rests with the Court.

If your situation calls for additional legal analysis, involves a complicated criminal history, or raises legal questions beyond the scope of document preparation, we may advise you to consult directly with an attorney.

What to Have Ready

The more you can bring to your first meeting, the faster we can move. Helpful information includes:

Court name and location

Case number, if available

The criminal charge or charges

Date and manner in which the case was resolved

Date of the offense or arrest

Date of conviction, if applicable

Sentence imposed

Date all terms of the sentence were completed

Don't have everything? That's common. We can discuss which records may be needed and how to obtain them.

Benefits of Professional Assistance

Why Professional Assistance Matters

Managing probate can be a daunting task, especially when you're dealing with the emotional weight of losing a loved one.

Professional assistance provides the understanding and support needed to navigate the legal complexities, ensuring everything is handled smoothly and correctly. By entrusting the process to a knowledgeable professional, you can focus on your family and grieving, knowing that the estate is being managed with care and precision.

Accuracy the Court Expects

An incomplete or inconsistent petition can be delayed or returned. Professional preparation helps ensure the forms are completed correctly the first time.

Every Case Properly Organized

When more than one charge or case is involved, each needs its own petition. We keep them straight so nothing falls through the cracks.

A Clear Picture of the Process

You'll understand what happens after you file, including what to expect if the Court schedules a hearing.

Attorney-Reviewed Before Filing

A second set of trained eyes on every petition before it leaves our office.

Affordable, Personal Support

Paralegal document preparation costs a fraction of full representation, and you'll work directly with Aprille from start to finish.

Professional Preparation

Working with a professional provides a level of accuracy and care that online form services like cannot match.

Document Preparation for Self-Represented Individuals

Our role is to serve as an educational and document-preparation resource for individuals representing themselves. We can explain the filing process, help gather the information the court forms require, and prepare documents based on the information and instructions you provide.

Our services are not a substitute for legal representation. Unless you separately retain an attorney, you remain a self-represented party responsible for filing your documents, meeting court requirements, and appearing at any hearing the Court may schedule.

Our Process

From first meeting to a petition ready for filing, here's how we work with you:

1. Initial Consultation

We meet to review the case information you have, identify the documents and details still needed, and walk through the document-preparation and attorney-review process.

2. Gathering Records

Together we collect any missing court or case information so the petition can be prepared accurately.

3. Petition Preparation

Aprille prepares your Petition to Annul and related court documents, organizing separate petitions if multiple charges or cases are involved.

4. Supervising Attorney Review

Before anything is finalized, the petition is reviewed by Aprille's supervising attorney to confirm it has been properly prepared based on the information provided.

5. Delivery for Filing

Once reviewed and finalized, your petition is provided to you for filing with the appropriate New Hampshire Court, along with guidance on filing procedures and supporting documentation.