5 Surprising Facts About Expungement in Indiana That Could Change Your Life in 2025

Why Expungement in Indiana Is Easier Than You Think

You don’t need a million dollars or a team of fancy attorneys to clear your criminal record.

Indiana’s expungement law — also called the Second Chance Law — helps thousands of people each year wipe away old mistakes.

But most people don’t know how it really works.

At Crossroads Disability | Expungement Services, we help real clients across Indiana seal their records and start fresh. Here are five things you may not know:

1. You Don’t Always Need to Go to Court

One of the biggest myths is that you’ll automatically have to appear in front of a judge.

In many Indiana counties — including Vigo County — misdemeanor and dismissed case expungements are handled completely by paperwork. No court date. No public hearing.

Our firm can handle the process for you remotely.

2. You Can Expunge More Than One Case

Indiana allows you to expunge multiple charges or even multiple cases at once.

You can clear:

• Multiple misdemeanors
• A combination of felonies and misdemeanors
• Arrests that didn’t lead to conviction

3. Some Felonies Are Eligible

Not all felonies are disqualified. In Indiana:

• Level 6 Felonies
• Some Level 5 Felonies
• Non-violent, non-sex offenses

These can often be expunged — even if they sound serious. We review your record for free to check.

4. It’s Not Automatic — You Have to file a petition

Another huge misconception:
“After 5 or 8 years, my record just disappears automatically.”

That’s not true in Indiana.

You have to file official expungement petitions, serve the prosecutor, and follow strict timelines.

We file these petitions every week. Don’t miss out because you didn’t know.

5. An Expunged Record Can Change Your Future

When your record is sealed:

• Background checks come back clean
• Landlords, employers, banks can’t hold it against you
• You can check “NO” on job applications when asked about past convictions

Many of our clients say it’s like getting a second chance at life — jobs, housing, even credit improve.

How Much Does It Cost to Expunge a Record in Indiana?

Our firm offers flat fee pricing starting at $750–$2,000.

✔️ Payment plans available
✔️ Free eligibility check

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Don’t let old mistakes follow you around.

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