Criminal records can be a stain on your reputation that can affect your life in many ways. It can make it harder for you to get a job, a loan, and even housing. Fortunately, in New Mexico, you can get an expungement to clear your criminal record. This blog post is all about understanding the process of expungement, how it …
BLSW Tops Expertise.com’s List of Litigators
A Ranking in Professionalism, A+ Ranking in Reputation Once again, Business Law Southwest has been recognized by Expertise.com for their outstanding New Mexico Litigation Team ! Expertise’s Selection Criteria: Availability-Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored. Qualifications-Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards. Reputation-A history of delighted customers and outstanding service. Experience-Masters of their craft, based on …
Why You Need To Consider An Expungement Even If You Were Not Convicted Of A Crime.
In 2019, New Mexico passed the “Criminal Record Expungement Act”. This new law went went effect on January 1, 2020, and it allows many individuals to have their arrest or conviction records expunged. With respect to criminal convictions, in most cases, the law allows a person in who has been convicted of a violation of an ordinance, misdemeanor, or felony …
New Mexico Bans The Box
Along with many other states, New Mexico prohibits questions about felony convictions on job applications. Is your business complying with this new law? “Ban the box” refers to the box on an employment application that is checked if the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony. In recent years, the movement to “Ban the box” has gained momentum as …
Why DWI Convictions Are Not Eligible For Expungement in New Mexico
The intent within the new expungement law in New Mexico is to “serve justice”. Justice is not served by erasing the criminal record of serious criminals or those who may be likely to re-offend. Alternatively, it also doesn’t serve justice that those who have made a mistake, taken responsibility for it and have avoided trouble since, continue to suffer a …
New Expungement Law Now in Effect in New Mexico
Recently a new Expungement law has gone into effect in New Mexico. Potentially thousands of people could qualify for having their record erased or expunged. KOB 4 in Albuquerque reached out to us regarding Expungement in New Mexico and our top Expungement Attorney, David Richter sat down with them to discuss what has changed. What is Expungement? Expungement in the …
