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California Record Clearing Attorney

Clearing your criminal record can open doors to better employment, housing, licensing, and peace of mind. At Eric Alan Berg & Associates, we offer statewide record clearing services across California at a flat rate of $5,000 for qualified cases. If you’re ready to move forward, our experienced attorneys guide you through each step from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and results — so you can stop worrying about your past and start focusing on your future.

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Record Clearing Services Across California

Whether you’re in Redding, Chico, Sacramento, Los Angeles, or anywhere else in California, our firm provides complete record clearing representation statewide. Every case begins with a confidential intake review so we can assess eligibility and determine whether your matter qualifies for representation. We handle all filings, communication with the court, and follow-up until your matter is complete.

California law allows individuals with qualifying convictions to petition the court to dismiss or set aside their records. If your record clearing petition is approved, you can legally answer “no” when asked about prior convictions in most job applications and background checks. This relief can make a major difference in employment, housing, and licensing opportunities — especially if you have an upcoming application, interview, or promotion on the line.

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Why Choose Eric Alan Berg & Associates?

Flat-rate fee of $5,000 for qualified cases – no hourly billing or hidden costs
Statewide representation – serving all California counties
Comprehensive case management – from intake review to final court order
Discreet and professional service – your privacy is always protected
Proven experience – decades of criminal defense and post-conviction expertise

Our goal is to help good people move past mistakes and reclaim their futures. With a deep understanding of California Penal Code §1203.4 and related post-conviction relief statutes, we can identify the best options available for clearing or reducing your record and put a concrete plan in place right away.

What Is Record Clearing?

Record clearing in California is a post-conviction relief process that allows individuals who have successfully completed probation or other sentencing requirements to petition the court to dismiss their case. Once granted, your record will show the case as “dismissed” rather than “convicted.”

This process does not erase the record entirely, but it clears your name in most employment and background situations. It also restores a sense of dignity, opportunity, and confidence for the future. Record clearing may also help restore professional licenses or open new doors to certifications, business ownership, and travel opportunities that were previously restricted.

Am I Eligible for Record Clearing?

Most misdemeanor and many felony convictions are eligible for record clearing under California law. You may qualify if you:

Successfully completed probation or your sentence
Are not currently charged with, on probation for, or serving a sentence for another offense
Have paid all required fines, restitution, and court costs
Did not serve time in state prison for the conviction (or are now eligible under Prop 47/64 reforms)

Even if your record involves multiple convictions or a complex history, we will review every detail to determine your options during your intake review. If full record clearing is not available, we can explore sentence reductions or other post-conviction remedies to improve your situation.

Questions About Eligibility? Call 530-223-5100

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At Eric Alan Berg & Associates, we believe that your past should not define your future. Every matter begins with a confidential intake review — where we gather preliminary information, review your record, and determine whether your case qualifies for representation.

On May 4, 2018, Attorneys of Eric Alan Berg and Associates successfully suppressed evidence in a DUI case resulting in a complete dismissal. The client had been pulled over on a Friday night leaving the Market Street Steakhouse. A Redding police officer claimed that his tail light was out and initiated a traffic stop. Unbeknownst to the officer, the car had just passed a safety inspection a few weeks before. The defense subpoenaed the inspection records and called the technician who serviced the car to testify to explain that the light was working properly, and called an eye witness who saw that the light was in working condition the morning after the arrest. The client can now return to work without fear of any license restrictions, probation, or punishment.

DUI Dismissal

A man in his 60’s was charged with molesting and sodomizing five boys in a 35 year period. The sheriffs detective knew at least one of the boys had recanted but he hid the tape recording wherein the boy said it never happened. The district attorney had to search the sheriff’s computer himself to find the tape showing the man’s innocence and showing that the boy said he was innocent.

False accusation of multiple molestation

We represented an old man who was accused of sexually molesting his girl friend’s daughter. The prosecutor claimed that he confessed on tape. The defense showed that it was no confession. Many of the jurors found the defendant not guilty. The defendant eventually avoided state prison and was freed.

False accusation of molestation of girl friends daughter

Our client was a probation officer and was charged with sexually molesting his neighbor and his adopted foster daughter.The defense showed that his daughter had a long history of falsely accusing people of serious crimes.The defense also presented the daughters long history of mental illness.The defense also showed that the police lost a crucial recorded statement of another complaining witness. Many jurors found the accused innocent of the charges and the court dismissed the charges after the first trial.

False accusation of adopted child molestation

Our client was charged with sexually molesting his adopted step-daughter. The district attorney claimed that he had a confession on tape. The defense showed that it was not a confession but a set up. Many jurors found the defendant not guilty and the court dismissed all of the charges.In that case, the accuser originally accused our client of molesting her for many months. The district attorney tried to change the story when we proved that he wasn’t even in town when these crimes supposedly occurred.

False accusation of molestation of step daughter

We defended two Hells Angels accused of rape.At the trial we proved that the accuser exchanged her phone number with one of the other old bikers at the clubhouse, a few minutes after the alleged rape.Through our investigation, we learned that the accuser, a young woman in her early twentys had borrowed her father’s car for the night.She returned it late, making him late for work in the morning. She needed a good excuse. The excuse she used was that she had been raped by two Hells Angels.

False accusation of rape

An old man in his 70’s was charged with threatening 2 sheriff deputies with his Chinese assault rifle . This man was a famous newspaper editor and publisher in the county. He was a regular critic of the Sheriff. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.On Christmas Eve, he and his wife had been burning rat’s nests on his property in Hayfork. As the fire got out of control and spread prisoners from the local fire camp were called to put it out. They were up all night making noise and causing his dog to bark which kept him and his wife and his dog awake on Christmas eve. He went down to the prisoners and told them to be quiet and then went back home.

False accusation of threatening of Sheriff Police.

Recently, a client of ours was facing multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, which is a prison eligible felony. Additionally, the DA in the case was looking to add more prison eligible felonies such as bringing a controlled substance into a jail. Eric Alan Berg & Associates was able to negotiate an agreement with the DA where our client plead to only two misdemeanor charges of possession of a firearm and controlled substance.

Securing Misdemeanor Deal when Client charged with Strikes

Recently we had a client who was arrested for possession of drugs and child abuse. Attorney Eric Berg was able to convince the DA to file only the drug possession charge and not the child abuse charge. Further, if our client continues with their treatment plan the entire case will be dismissed in six months without ever requiring our client to plead guilty or no-contest. If you or someone you know is facing legal troubles give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Facilitating Substance Abuse Treatment and avoiding a Criminal Record

Recently a client retained us who was stopped for a traffic violation while they were transporting a couple of pounds of marijuana, which was discovered by law enforcement during the stop. Our offices were able to get all their charges and case dismissed in court. If you or someone you know has been arrested for similar crimes, give our offices a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Marijuana Transportation Case Dismissed

Before retaining us, our client had a number of pending cases, and some matters being investigated by law enforcement. They took a plea bargain in which they plead guilty to three of their pending cases, with the understanding that the rest of their pending cases would be dismissed and any un-filed cases would not be filed. Shortly after entering this agreement, the DA’s office filed charges related to an investigation that began before they entered the agreement. We successfully argued that the DA’s office breached the plea agreement, and had the plea agreement enforced – meaning the new case was dismissed. If you or someone you know is in need of an attorney, give us a call today at (530) 223-5100 to set up a free consultation!

Enforcing a Plea Bargain when the Prosecutor goes back on their word

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