How to Expunge a Criminal Record in Indiana

Can You Clear Your Record in Indiana?

Yes — under Indiana’s Second Chance Law, many people with old arrests, charges, or even convictions may qualify to have their criminal record expunged or sealed.

This means your record becomes non-public, making it easier to:

Get a better job
Pass a background check
Apply for housing
Restore your reputation

At Crossroads Disability | Expungement Services, we help clients across Indiana file expungements the right way — fast, flat-fee, and attorney-guided.

Who Qualifies for Expungement in Indiana in 2025?

You may be eligible to expunge your record if:

✅ Your charges were dismissed or you were found not guilty
✅ You were convicted of a misdemeanor or certain felonies
✅ You’ve completed your sentence and waited the required time
✅ You haven’t had new convictions since

📌 Felony expungement is available in many cases too — especially Level 6 felonies and those reduced to misdemeanors.

How Long Do You Have to Wait to Expunge a Record?

Type of Case Waiting Period Arrests/charges dismissed 1 year Misdemeanor convictions 5 years Level 6 felonies 8 years More serious felonies 8-10 years (case-specific)

You must have completed all terms of your sentence, including probation and fines, before applying.

What’s the Process to Expunge Your Record?

Here’s how our clients typically move through the process:

Submit our free case review form
We review your criminal history & confirm eligibility
We prepare and file the petition with the correct court
Prosecutor and judge review the case
If approved, your record is sealed and removed from public view

Total time: 2 to 4 months in most counties.

How Much Does Expungement Cost?

Our firm offers flat-fee expungements so there are no surprises.

✔️ We’ll tell you exactly what your case will cost up front
✔️ No hidden fees or hourly charges
✔️ Payment plans may be available depending on your case

Most cases cost between $750 and $2,000 total, including filing fees.

We Handle Expungements Across Indiana

We proudly help clients across the entire state, including:

Marion County (Indianapolis)
Vanderburgh County (Evansville)
Allen County (Fort Wayne)
Vigo County (Terre Haute)
St. Joseph County (South Bend)
Lake County (Gary/Hammond)
…and every other Indiana county.

There is a very high chance you don’t have to go to court — we handle everything.

Want to Find Out If You Qualify?

Thousands of people in Indiana qualify for expungement and don’t even know it.

If you’ve been told “it’s too late” or “you’re not eligible” — let us take a look. Laws have changed, and you may now qualify under Indiana’s updated Second Chance Law.

📩 It only takes 60 seconds to see if we can help.