Complete this Free Oklahoma Expungement Application to see if you qualify for a full Expungement of your Oklahoma CriminalRecords:
Expunge Your Oklahoma Criminal Records, Starting at $500 Attorney Fee
What does an expungement do?
A full expungement pursuant to Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statues, Section 18 and 19 will permanently seal from public view all records pertaining to:
Your arrest;
Your booking photos and information gathered during booking;
The charges filed in Oklahoma District Court;
The entire court record; and
Any related forfeiture case or other civil proceeding.
After you have received a §§ 18 and 19 expungement, you can legally deny that it ever took place.
What type of records can be expunged in Oklahoma?
If you have any questions about which category your case may fall in or whether you may qualify for an expungement, complete the form above and we will get back with you immediately and explain how we can expunge your case. Diver Law Firm provides expungement services for misdemeanors, non-violent felony offenses, and victim protection orders.
What is the cost? Starting at only $500 Attorney Fee!
Diver Law Firm provides Oklahomans with some of the lowest possible attorney fees for uncontested expungements. Starting at only $500 attorney fees for uncontested expungements in Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, and Canadian County. Our $500 attorney fees includes all legal services necessary to expunge your record. There are also court filing fees and other costs charged by different state agencies that may still have records related to your case.
Are there additional costs?
Diver Law Firm provides Oklahoma County, and surrounding areas, with an incredibly low $500 attorney fee for uncontested expungement petitions. However, expungement petitions outside of the Oklahoma City Metro start at $750. Surprisingly, this is still significantly lower than many other Oklahoma expungement lawyers and Diver Law Firm typically beats prices of local attorneys in their own rural county. Call Diver Law Firm today at (405) 896-8080 for more information about clearing your records and how we can make it affordable for you.
Diver Law Firm strives to adequately investigate and prepare your expungement petition and will ensure that if you are eligible under Oklahoma statute, the state, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies agree to the expungement without objection. While most expungement petitions are uncontested, there are some instances where various law enforcement agencies like Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or the prosecutor’s office will object to the sealing of records.
Some cases may involve complex legal issues or questions of fact and the State of government agency will contest your petition for expungement. In many cases this can be avoided however, if your petition for expungement is contested Diver Law Firm will require an additional retainer fee in addition to the initial $500. Because of our thorough evaluation process, Diver Law Firm can usually predict this ahead of time and save you money. Simply complete the form above and provide the most accurate information possible and we will provide you with a free estimate.
What are the filing fees for an Expungement in Oklahoma?
There are several different filing fees necessary for you complete § 18 expungement. A typical expungement petition will involve the following filing fees:
Attorney’s fee;
Filing fee paid directly to the District Court in which your expungement is filed;
Expungement fee paid directly to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; and
Expungement fee paid directly to the municipality or local law enforcement (if applicable).
The current filing fee for an expungement in Oklahoma County is $154.14. This fee is paid directly to the Court Clerk and is necessary to institute your lawsuit against the state and state agencies and to set a hearing before a district judge. After your case is ordered expunged, we must send certified copies of the Court Order to all agencies that have your records, including local law enforcement and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is a state agency that collects information on arrests and criminal charges in Oklahoma. If you are arrested, the arresting agency will generally send your information to OSBI which will then catalog your information. To expunge and clear OSBI records, they charge a fee of $150 to administratively expunge your file. If Oklahoma City Police were involved or were the arresting agency, you can expect an additional $150 administrative fee charged by the City of Oklahoma City.
Total Cost:
Most Oklahoma expungement attorneys can charged well over $1,000 just to prepare your petition. In fact, it is not at all uncommon for many Oklahoma lawyers to charge between $1,250 and $1,500 in attorney’s fees alone. Because Diver Law Firm believes in affordable access to criminal justice, we cannot justify that type of fee. That is why Diver Law Firm believes in providing an attorney fee for uncontested expungements starting at only $500.
This means that your total costs for an uncontested expungement in the Oklahoma City Metro Area can be:
$500 Attorney Fee
$154.14 Filing Fee paid to the District Court
$150 OSBI Fee
$25 Administrative Costs
*remember, Oklahoma City Police charge an additional $150 if they were involved.
Remember…
Diver Law Firm believes in affordable access to justice. You should not be held back because you cannot afford to clear your record and enjoy a fresh start. Diver Law Firm has seen firsthand that Oklahoma expungement lawyers simply charge too much for services like expungements. Most expungements do not involve complex legal issues or require in-court argument and therefore, should not cost as such. Legal fees at Diver Law Firm are intended to cover a full screening and evaluation of your case, obtain an OSBI criminal history check, prepare court filings and legal documents, provide all interested parties with notice of the expungement petition and hearing; our appearance in District Court at the final hearing, and administrative processing after the court’s order to expunge your records.
If you search the internet or call local Oklahoma lawyers, many will tell you they charge “a flat-rate fee” and may not advertise a price at all. Why? They charge way too much money.
Start Fresh: Expunge Your Oklahoma Records
If you believe you are or may be eligible for an expungement of you Oklahoma criminal records, call Diver Law Firm at (405) 896-8080 to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced and dedicated Oklahoma expungement lawyer. We can review your OSBI record and determine whether you are eligible to clear your record and start over with a clean slate. Built on a foundation of success and exceptional client services, Diver Law Firm is dedicated to your best interests and will fight to clear your record.