If you are at home in the daytime, I'm sure you have seen countless commercials from career schools promising new careers and brighter futures for unemployed people. If you don't have a job or have no idea where your life is going, these schools appear to the be the answer to a lot of prayers.
These career academies or adult education schools offer the hope of well paying careers as Cosmetology, the medical field, fashion designing, automotive repair, culinary etc. They even offer help with financial aid (usually loans,) and job placement after you graduate. I even saw one that claimed upon completion of their Medical Billing a Coding course, you would be able to do billing and coding from home.
I often get emails and letters from ex-offenders and felons asking if the investment in time and money would help their situations. Before I answer this question, let's look at how these career schools work.
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As stated above, these schools train students for a variety of in-demand careers. In most cases, these schools operate for a profit. The exception to this are community colleges that offer career training. Because vocational schools are profit oriented, the want to make their training very attractive to those who are serious about training for careers. While many of these schools are reputable and do an excellent job preparing students and assisting them in getting placed, there are others who record is not as good. To drive more students to their programs, they may offer misleading information about the need for qualified people to fill jobs, the earning potential or the ability to place their graduates.
I encourage ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs and careers to carefully explore all of their options for training before such a big investment of time and money. First I suggest your local community college. Many community colleges are committed to providing quality education and some include career and vocational education. Community colleges also have very qualified financial aid, counseling and dedicated placement personnel. If your local community college does not offer training in a field you are interested in, you may have to turn to a private career school. Before choosing a school you have to ask some very important questions.
Is the school accredited? Accreditation is an evaluation by a nationally recognized agency. If a school is accredited , it means it has met certain quality standards and probably is a good school. You can simply ask a school representative "Is you school accredited and by what agency?"
What is the total cost of the program and what financial aid is available? You may require a loan to finance your training. If you are unemployed, you may be eligible for assistance through your state's department of labor. You can find a department of labor representative at your local One-stop Career Center. You can find the center nearest to you here: www.servicelocator.org
If you need a loan, I suggest government sponsored financial aid. You can get information about federal financial aid and other financial aid options here: What Is Financial Aid and How Does It Work? What is the school's placement record? Ask about the school's placement record. Find out what percentage of graduates in your field and the average have been placed and . Find out what employers have hired the school's graduates. This is very important. You should contact these employers to see if they hire ex-offenders or felons. You may also find out if a license is required and if your conviction would keep you from being licensed.
Choosing a career a great choice for felons looking to put criminal records behind them. Choosing the right school can help them do it.
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Which reputable company can I go to online or the most popular or
common to do a background check on myself. I want to be able to know
exactly what's on my record so I'll know what to put on my application when
filling them out.
Thanks
Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs should know what is in their records
That's a very good question.
I encourage all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to find out exactly what
is in their respective criminal records. This will allow them to be honest
when applying for jobs.
An employer may perform a background check through an investigative
service or state or federal law enforcement agencies. The law allows public
access to felony conviction records without consent of the person whose
record is being checked. Local law enforcement agencies may provide this
information for a fee.
The best and most accurate resource for criminal records is from the
Federal Bureau of Investigations (The FBI)
Individuals can obtain a copy of their national criminal history record
from the FBI by submitting a request to the address below.
In order to receive a copy of your FBI record for personal, employment, or
international work requirements the FBI requires the following:
1) A signed written request with a brief explanation for the request and
your complete return
mailing address.
2) Every request for records must contain two completed applicant
fingerprint cards with all of the applicant's personal information (name,
date of birth, place of birth, etc.) and a current set of 10 rolled
fingerprints and eight flat finger impressions. Fingerprints and
impressions must be taken by a local police department.
3) An $18.00 fee in U.S. currency by certified check or money order payable
to the United States Treasury. This information is provided in compliance
with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act.
FBI CJIS Division ATTN: SCU, MOD.D-2 1000 Custer Hollow Road Clarksburg, West Virginia 26303 For more information, you may contact the
FBI at 304-625-3878
An easier way to get an accurate copy of your criminal record is from your
probation or parole officer. He/she can get it without a fee.
I hope this helps.
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I am a 25 year old college student currently working on my M.S. in Information and Communication Science. When I was 20 I was convicted of "Accessory to a felony after the fact" in Texas (the crime actually happened just 6 months after turning 18). I have not been in trouble with the law since and finished my 5 year probation with no problems. I am smart, attractive, and one of the only women in my program at school. My advisors keep telling me how easy it will be for me to get ajob in computer science as a woman due to the lack of diversity amongst gender in many corporations. I am very fearful that I will not be able to get any job after graduation due to my felony record. I have contacted two lawyers in Texas about expungement but they have told me to quit dreaming and that felony expungements are far and few between in the state of Texas (I live in Michigan now). Is this true? Is there no chance for me to get this off my record ever? I am afraid that I have put all of this money into my education and still will not be able to get a successful job because of a stupid decision I made 7 years ago. What are my options? What is some general advice on this issue? Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
KN
Will educated felons be able to get corporate jobs?
Hello,
Expungement may not be an option for many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, but don not give up. Layers are going to hate my next suggestion because there are attorneys who make their livings by helping people with the expungement process. My suggestion is to contact your local legal aid office. There, you will get valuable advice and you can find out if it is a a viable option for you. If it is an option, you may be able to get low cost or even free assistance and if it can help your career.
I know of ex-offenders and convicted felons with far worse charges than yours who have gone on to have great careers. Companies hire people with criminal records everyday. A bit of advice is whenever possible, apply for jobs using your resume and well written cover letters. Often by using this method, the criminal record question may never come up. If the question arises, always be honest while letting the person know the event in your life was an isolated incident and you are fortunate to have put it behind you. Also talk about how hard you have worked to overcome your past.
I'm sure you will make out just fine. In the meantime, take a look at the article linked here:
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More and more Ex-offenders and felons are turning to
military service as a means to a career. Getting a job with a criminal record is tough. Getting a job with a criminal record in a down economy is
even tougher. The United States military is finding it tougher to find
qualified recruits to fill the country's demands of its foreign policies. All branches of the military have been struggling to increase their
numbers as part of a broader effort to meet the needs of world wide military operation. As a result, the number of recruits
needing waivers for felony convictions has grown in recent years and subsequently, the number of waivers has also grown.
In some cases the military offers waivers to convicted felons making them eligible to serve. In fact the the
number of waivers has steadily risen from 2007 to the present.
Typically the crimes that can keep you out of the army are larceny,
assault, rape, drug related and murder. There is also consideration for
those who have only one conviction and those crimes occurred years ago. Generally, the Army will not grant waivers to recruits convicted of sexually violent offenses, narcotics trafficking or sales.
For many felons, this is an opportunity to not only to
put their backgrounds behind them find a job, but to learn skills, trades
and start careers. The military may hold valuable jobs for felons. If a felon is considering the military as a career option, historically, the Army has the best record of granting waivers and the Marines has the next best. Just some information.
To get more information about waivers for ex-offenders and felons contact your local
military recruiter.
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The Job Market is Cold Blooded out here. I need help I have lost my Job, my Apartment. When people know that you have a record they will not respect you as a working class person. I was fired so a Chef could get my job. I had been there almost one month. I told the Chef about my record he was like can you pass a Drug test I was sure. I passed. I told him my charge was over 20 years old he was like don't worry about that. The Sous Chef wanted my job for his friend so he had the Chef's boss do a background check and the fired me saying I was not doing my job. Two months later I run into a old co - worker they said I was fired because of my record. It's hard out here.
Felon wants to expunge federal and state convictions
I have good news and bad news. You may have a possibility of having your state record expunged. Oftenex-offender and felon job searches begin with some legal assistance. Check with your local legal aid office to see if you are eligible in your state. There you can get the best information on the expungement process as it relates to your state. If possible, you may also get help getting that done there. As far as your federal charges, there is no such thing as the expungement of federal records. You may apply for a federal pardon, but they are rarely given.
Be tough in your job search. Apply to every restaurant you can think of. Even a blind man will hit something if he throws enough rocks.
Take a look at the video below. You will find some possible places that ex-offenders and felons can get some job leads.
I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Felon wants to expunge federal and state convictions
I have a brother that has relocated to MD from NY. He has felonies in NY that are not felonies in this location. Do you have any tips or organizations that he may be able to try?
Thanks in advance.
Relocating Felon needs a Job
Just a little insight, a felony in one state does not downgrade in another state. I'm not sure where your brother lives in Maryland, but the Maryland Dept. of Labor provides many services for the unemployed. Ex-offenders and felons can get info on available jobs and other valuable services. You can get more information here:
You can get information on available jobs, writing a resume or connections to training that could lead to a new career.
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I was looking through the newspaper trying to find something, anything to support my family. Fifteen years ago I was convicted of a felony. I was twenty years old never been in trouble before and have never been in trouble since then. I didn't spend time in jail but I did do five years probation and was discharged. Now here I am 35 years old no job, no future and a family that is struggling because I can't help. I can’t even get hired at fast food places. I had a great job working for the State through a temporary agency but it was great. I was about to be hired and they did a background check on me. The agency knew about my record and still hired me, but after my background came back I was fired on the spot. Forget that I had been there for 2 years everyday and worked very hard for them. Companies have the chance to hire good workers but they pass us by everyday. Every one makes mistakes, but there are many like me who want to work, and support their families but can't get a break anywhere. My husband works every day and he works very hard to take care of us. I am very proud of him, but he will never understand how I feel. I have been out oft work for over a year now and I am getting depressed. There are things I want for my family and myself but getting a job is the first step. My husband works but his paycheck is not enough to pay all of our bills. We ave a small son and we feel bad because there isn't money for birthday or Christmas gifts or anything that make kids happy. I had all of those things I have never begged for a hand out, all I want is a little break so my family won't be so stressed. The stress alone is killing my marriage! My family does not deserve to live like this all because of something I did in my past. My family deserves better than this.
The world looks at us like once a criminal always a criminal and that's not always the case. It makes drives me crazy when I see people living off the government. You got women that keep having babies just to collect more welfare and free government housing. I have been on the waiting list for for housing for ten years and I have heard nothing! I see illegal immigrants coming over here that open restaurants, hotels, stores and then you got the ones that come over here and collect welfare for years. Where is the justice when people who were born here can't get anything? My family is forced to live in run down apartments in because we can not afford anything better. We are forced to deal with awful landlords that don’t fix anything but still want their rent or throw you out.
My hopes of opening up my own business are slowly fading away. My husband tries to encourage me not to give up but after the year we have had I know it will never happen for me and I promise if it does I won't keep them from a job because of something they did in the past. People can change and I am living proof! I don’t want to think that this is the life God has in store for me but I am starting to wonder, am I going to live the rest of my life like this?
This is Haley
Felon Mom having a Rough Job Search
Hello Haley,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble in your job search. I also see that the stress is taking it's toll on you. Because of this, finding a job may not be the only situation you are dealing with. My suggestion is to
contact your local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army could put you in touch with some social services that could lend some immediate help to your family.
Next you should contact your local United Way office. The United Way provides support for a number of agencies. Perhaps they would
have knowledge of advocacy groups that specialize in assisting felons or women. They could help you with some things until you can find work.
You mentioned that you worked for a temp service for two years. Perhaps that route could help you again. You can also try your local One-stop Career Center. You will find a variety of free services that can help you get a job. You can also find lists of open jobs in your area. You may be eligible for job search related benefits such as child care and transportation passes.
There are more companies willing to give qualified people with criminal records opportunities to get hired. Ex-offenders and felons will find that having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify them from jobs. Click the image below get a huge list of companies that hire felons.
I hope this helps.
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Jobs for Felons: Ten Tricks Interviewers Use - Ex-offenders and felons have a very tough time finding jobs and even getting interviews. That's no secret, so when an interview finally comes, they should put themselves in the best possible position to get hired. While we all know that the applicant wants the job, the interviewer has a responsibility to hire the best person available.
In my career that spans more than thirty years, I have have seen and used a number of tricks that interviewers use to get through all of the rehearsing and other things applicants use to put themselves in the best light. These tricks are used to make applicants reveal who the really are. Often these tricks go unnoticed. I am going to share with you my all time favorite interviewer tricks.
1. The Waiting Game - I have seen applicants been made to wait up to an hour to be interviewed. What I have learned is that the longer people wait, the more they become themselves. The combination of nerves and aggravation will reveal true personalities. Whether it is using bad language, complaining, or engaging in inappropriate conversation, this is a true test. I have even seen applicants flirt with the receptionist, employees and other applicants thus exposing parts of their character. No matter how long you have to wait, stay professional at all times.
2. Just One of the Guys - Some interviewers will present themselves as really friendly types that throw formality out of the window. This often will make the applicant relax (sometimes too much,) which causes them to let their guards down. When guards come down, things slip out. I teach my students never to reveal too much information especially about their criminal backgrounds or other errors in judgement. Never offer information that isn't asked. The interview is not the place to tell your life story or talk about all of mistakes you have made in your life. Never talk about personal problems, habits, or relationships issues. Be personable but never tell more than anyone needs to know. Never talk about to religion, politics, or sex. Even If the interviewer brings them subjects up, these are not discussions you want to get into. Never, ever use slang or profanity.
3. The Big Squeeze - This neat little trick I use to when I ask applicants into my office. I stand partially in the doorway, forcing the other person turn sideways to squeeze by. In the few seconds it takes to squeeze by, I get a lot of information. I can get a hint about the individual's personal hygiene, if they have smoked recently or even taken a drink. Many employers shy away from hiring smokers. Smokers require more breaks than non-smokers. Smokers have more health problems than non-smokers. If you do smoke, do not smoke before your interview. If you have alcohol on your breath, forget it!
4. Hold up! Don't sit down! - To many people, respect and manners count for a lot and some interviewers will test this a number of ways. My favorite is sitting down and waiting to see what the applicant does. My office is like my house. If he sits down without being invited, it may be because he lacks social graces or he is simply disrespectful. When you get to the interview area, always wait until the interviewer asks you to be seated. If he doesn’t offer, politely ask “May I sit?” Never touch the interviewer’s desk or put anything on it.
5. Butter Fingers - Another one of my favorite personality revealers is very subtle but it tells a lot. I may drop a pen or other small object. If the applicant picks it up, more than likely, the person is a caring, helpful individual. If he doesn't, it usually means he cares only about himself.
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The next five are not really tricks, but they are clever ways interviewers weed out applicants with questions.
6. Have you Done Your Homework? - Often interviewers ask "What do you know about our company?" Interviewers ask this because they want to know if you are serious about working with them. If you haven't prepared for the interview by doing some research on the company, it will show.
It would appear that you are very interested in the job just by doing some research. Some things you should find out:
How old is the company.
Number of locations
Number of employees
What the company business
Who is the competition?
If it is a large company, you may find this information on the internet or the library. If you are interviewing with a small local business, you may get the information from the receptionist if you call.
7. Money, Money, Money - "How much money are you looking for?" This is a tricky question that is used to disqualify applicants. It's tricky because if you give a dollar amount that is too low, you may be paid less than others doing the same job. If you give an amount that is too high, you may disqualify yourself. I teach my students to never talk about money until someone offers them a job. So, the response may be "Are you offering me this job?" Whether the answer is yes or no, the response should be something like this, "I want to be paid fairly. I know you will make me a fair offer." If that answer is not enough, remember no dollar amounts, you should answer, "I want as much as you can afford to pay me."
8. I'm Feeling Weak - We all have gotten the question, "What is your greatest strength?" and we pretty much know how to handle that one. People have a a lot of trouble with the follow question which is sure to follow- "What is your biggest weakness?" Most people blow that one because they forget that the interview is used to sell yourself. With that in mind, do you think I would be foolish enough to tell you about a real fault of mine that might cost me the opportunity to get a job? Interviewers count on it! Every has weaknesses, but don't not tell the interviewer anything that can be used against you. There are two ways to handle this. You can present a strength you have as a weakness or you can offer a technical weakness as long as it has nothing to do with the job. You might say "I get really upset at myself when I don't finish everything on time." It looks like a weakness, but it come across really well because it tells how important it is for you to finish thing promptly. The second option is to offer a technical weakness (as long as it has nothing to do with the job." It may sound like this, "I want to brush up on my writing skills. I write ok, but I want to get better."
9. Bossy, Bossy - This question is used to spot a troublemaker and it works every time, "Tell me about the worst boss you've ever had?" Under no circumstances should you ever say anything negative about any past job or supervisor. To an interviewer, only a troublemaker would speak ill of former job or company. In the mind of the interviewer, you were a problem. That's why you are no longer there. It's ok to quit a job or even get fired and there are positive ways to explain even a not so great situation. You might say something like. "I have had bosses, some better than others. I have learned something from all of them even if it is what not to do."
10. I have a Question - The final one is a question that is not tricky at all, but an interviewer can find out a lot about what on an applicant's mind with it. "Do you have any questions for me?" I am amazed how often applicants answer "no" to this question. By answering "no" job searchers pass up a golden opportunity to finish off on an extremely high note. Some really great questions are:
Why is this position open?
What are the day to day duties of this position?
hat are some of the more difficult problems one would have to face in this job?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
Did you know I can be bonded? (Federal Bonding Program)
By asking questions like these the interviewer will get the impression that you are interested in more than just a paycheck, which looks really good.
Ex-offenders and felons have a tough time getting interviews so when they come, they have to make them count. These are some clever tricks that a seasoned interviewer would use to find out more about the person sitting in front of them than what they are saying. Now you will recognize them when you encounter them and make them work to your advantage!
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Are you an ex-offender or felon who has a question about finding a job with a criminal record? I have been helping ex-offenders and felons
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I received a misdemeanor public intoxication and felony obstruction of an officer over 2 and a half years ago. I am on my states pre-trial diversion program. I know this is going to show up on a criminal background check until I complete the program next February. Will a company not hire me even though I have never been convicted and just charged? My case is open until I complete the pre-trial program.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
J
Will Pre-trial diversion hurt my job search?
Hello J,
Generally speaking, Pre-trial Diversion is usually used for first time offenders of lesser crimes. There are certain terms (usually probation and a fine) attached to pre-trial diversion that must be met. Once the terms are met, the charges are then dropped.
In most cases, employers only ask about convictions and not charges. Always pay attention to the wording on applications. If the application asks for charges, list your charges. If it asks for convictions, only list convictions. Since the charges will be dropped, there is no conviction. In my professional opinion, this will be a non-issue. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
If it still bothers you, find out if expungement is an option in your state. Expungement is a legal process that will hide your charges from public view. To get more information, I suggest you contact your local legal aid office to see if this is an option for you. If so, they may offer assistance getting it done.
I hope this helps.
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My name is Steve. I am 24 years old. In 2009 I
committed a crime consisting of Vandalism, Burglary, and Arson. I had
never been in trouble my entire life and grew up in a strict household.
I was with five other guys and I was the oldest. I was the only one to
turn myself in and give a full statement on the matter. It landed me on a
four year probation term and after that, it will be expunged from my
record. (THAT WAS THE PLEA AGREEMENT). It happened in Tennessee and now I
am currently living in Fort Wayne, IN.
There are a lot more jobs up here
than down there but the problem I am facing is that when I go to a temp agency that IS SUPPOSED TO HELP FELONS FIND WORK they tell me that my
current felonies together seen on paper would make it really hard for a
potential client to take interest in my employment. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO
DO. I have not been in trouble since my sentencing. I am a proud step
father now of three and I have already completed two full years on my
probation.
Felon can't get by Past Criminal Record
Hello Steve,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. I meet people everyday that have done some really stupid things when they were younger and are still paying the price as they get older. My advice to them is to apply, apply apply for as many jobs as they feel they are qualified for. I tell felons looking for jobs that finding a job is a numbers game. The more jobs you apply for, the more interviews you will get. The more interviews you get, the greater the chance you will find an employer who will give you a shot a job. Felons get hired everyday. It's all about finding job leads and applying.
When you get an interview and the question about your record comes up, acknowledge that you made some mistakes when you were younger. Don't spend a lot of time talking about the mistakes, but focus on the things you have done to improve yourself and your attitude since. You may say something like this:
I was into some things when I was younger that landed me in jail. Jail is a tough place to be but I made the best of a bad situation. I had a job which taught me respect for authority and patience through hard work. I can honestly say, today I am a different person than I was going in. If you give me this opportunity I’ll make the most of it.
As far as applying to temporary agencies, you may have more success applying to small privately owned agencies rather than large national companies. Smaller businesses in general are more flexible when it comes to hiring felons. Use the state sponsored employment service. Each state has a network of offices that assists individuals in finding jobs. They also provide a long list of services that help you get a job or find a career. Some services are, resume preparation, and interviewing skills. There lists of open jobs in your area. Each offices has trained counselors that can provide individualized assistance. Many of the counselors have experience helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs. You can find the nearest office in any community at:
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My husband has a felony, the charge is lewd and lascivious. It was an incident that happened about 6 years ago before we met. He had a drinking problem at the time and has not drank any alcohol in the past 5 years. After serving 7 months in prison for this crime he got out and went back to school.
He started at a community college and went on to be accepted to the Kansas University school of business and graduated with a degree in accounting with distinction which is no small feat! He graduated in December of '16 and has since been unable to find a job in his field.
He has had one offer that was later taken back after seeing his charge on paper and several interviews for jobs where I know he would have got them if it weren't for this charge. We tried to get it expunged but were unsuccessful. The judge did say we should try again later as he wasn't saying no forever. My husband is becoming increasingly disappointed and losing hope. He is a great, intelligent and changed man.
What more can we do?
Felon with college education needs a job
My suggestion is to apply for jobs by letter of application. By applying for jobs this way often allows ex-offenders and felons to get around the application process and never have to mention that he has a criminal record. Many professional job seekers never fill out applications. They send application letters to employers. Take a look at the sample letter below. It will give you an idea of how to put an application letter together.
Perhaps the best advice I can give anyone looking for a job, is to apply for all jobs you are qualified for. Often felons will not apply for jobs because they feel that they will be rejected. That is not a good practice. Never eliminate yourself from jobs by not applying. The more jobs you apply for, the better your opportunity to get interviews.
As far as applying for expungement, this a legal process that I advise that you don't try without assistance. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office. you will find attorneys that can offer low cost and often even no cost assistance with getting this process done in an effective way.
I hope this helps.
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In 2007 I was charged with two separate DUI offenses. The first one that I had ever received was in March and I got a second one in October. I received these charges during my own personal time off from work. At the time I was a driver for a beer distributor, ironically. I didn't report back to work because I was certain that I would be fired, after all I was unable to perform the job for which I was initially hired. Since then, I have had much difficulty finding a job, and it is extremely depressing. I have a family to support, and I am desperately seeking any help that I can get.
Felon with DUI needs help finding jobs
Hello,
I'm guessing that your license has been taken away. Your career may be over and it may not be. I'm going to suggest two things. First, I suggest that look into a Certificate of Rehabilitation. A Certificate of Rehabilitation is a court order, which declares that a person who has been convicted of a felony is rehabilitated. If a petition for a Certificate of Rehabilitation is granted, it is forwarded to the Governor by the granting court and constitutes an application for a pardon.
Then you want to look into a Certificate of Good Conduct. The purpose of is is to provide evidence that you have been rehabilitated for employment and other purposes. It shows you are a law-abiding citizen and fully rehabilitated. It has no other legal effect.
These certificates are not available in all states. It would be a good idea to contact your local legal aid office where you may get assistance at a low cost or even no cost.
As always, I suggest ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to contact their local One-stop Career center with help with their job search efforts. You can find the nearest center to you here:
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