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An old conviction — or even a charge that was dismissed — keeps surfacing on the background checks employers and landlords run, and quietly costs you the job, the apartment, the license. In Massachusetts you can seal it from the record most of them see. Check if you qualify free, in 60 seconds → then a licensed MA attorney completes and signs your Petition to Seal. Real legal advice — $149, not $3,000.

I have a conviction → My case was dismissed →

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Massachusetts record sealing only (c. 276 §§ 100A & 100C) · Every paid packet reviewed by a licensed MA attorney

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Two paths to seal

One law, two statutes. We match you to the right one.

Massachusetts seals records under M.G.L. c. 276. Convictions follow §100A; cases that didn't end in a conviction follow §100C. The paperwork, the timing, and where you file are different for each — start where you stand.

§100A

I was convicted

You were found guilty or pleaded guilty. (If you admitted to sufficient facts and the case was continued without a finding — a “CWOF” — and then dismissed, that counts as a dismissal: use the §100C path.) Convictions are sealed by mail by the Commissioner of Probation once the waiting period passes — 3 years after a misdemeanor or 7 years after a felony, measured from the conviction or the end of incarceration, whichever is later.

  • Confirm your waiting period has run (and isn't restarted by a later case)
  • Check the exclusions — some offenses can't be sealed this way
  • Complete the §100A petition and get exact mailing instructions
I was convicted — start here →
§100C

My case was dismissed or I was found not guilty

Your case ended in a dismissal, nolle prosequi, no-bill, or not-guilty finding. Non-convictions are sealed under §100C with generally no waiting period — you petition the District Court or BMC where the case originated, and there's no court fee.

  • No waiting period in most non-conviction cases
  • Petition filed in the court where your case began
  • We complete the §100C petition and your filing instructions
My case was dismissed — start here →
Why sealing matters

A sealed record is off the CORI most people see

Once your record is sealed, it no longer appears on the standard CORI that most employers and landlords pull — and you can answer "no record" to most questions. It stays visible only to courts, law enforcement, and certain sensitive employers.

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Jobs and housing open up

A sealed record drops off the background check most employers and landlords run, so an old case stops costing you opportunities you're otherwise qualified for.

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The right statute is everything

Sealing a conviction (§100A) and sealing a dismissal (§100C) are different processes, with different waiting periods and different places to file. Using the wrong one wastes time. We identify which applies to you.

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No deadline, but eligibility is specific

There's no clock forcing you to act, but you do have to be eligible — the waiting period (for convictions) and the offense type both matter. We check both before you spend a cent.

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How it works

AI does the work. An attorney makes it real.

You get a finished draft for free. Paying turns it into an attorney-reviewed Petition to Seal — actual legal advice, prepared for your case.

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Tell Allie your case

How the case ended, the offense, the court, and your key dates — a one-minute intake.

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Get an instant read — free

Whether you're eligible, which statute applies (§100A or §100C), where you'd file, and what to expect.

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An attorney reviews it

Buy a packet and a licensed MA attorney reviews, corrects, and signs your Petition to Seal — usually within 24–48 hours (weekdays).

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File with confidence

You file the right petition with the right office, following step-by-step instructions written for your case.

The free draft is information, not legal advice. Once an attorney reviews it, your petition is legal advice for your case.

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Find out where you stand, free

Before you spend a cent, see whether you're eligible to seal, which statute fits, and what the petition involves.

§100A

Can I seal my conviction?

Check whether your misdemeanor (3-year) or felony (7-year) waiting period has run and whether your offense can be sealed under §100A.

Check conviction sealing → §100C

Can I seal a dismissal?

If your case was dismissed, nolle prossed, no-billed, or ended in a not-guilty finding, you can usually seal it right away under §100C.

Check non-conviction sealing →

What happens after I file?

The full path: where the petition goes, the §100C notice-and-hearing step, and when your record actually comes off the standard CORI.

See the process → ★ The product

The packet

See exactly what you get — your completed Petition to Seal, filing instructions, the supporting materials, and attorney review.

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What does it cost?

The eligibility check is free. A finished, attorney-reviewed petition is $149, or $299 with a consult. No government or court fee to seal.

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Not sure which applies?

Tell Allie how your case ended and she'll point you to the right statute — §100A for convictions, §100C for everything else.

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Pricing

Check eligibility free. Pay only to make it real.

Both paid packets — conviction or non-conviction — are reviewed and signed by a licensed MA attorney. Legal advice, not just information. No government or court fee to seal.

Free eligibility check

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Start with Allie — eligibility and conflict check are free, no account or payment.

  • Whether you're eligible to seal
  • Which statute applies — §100A or §100C
  • Where you'd file and what to expect
  • A plain read on your waiting period (convictions)
  • Information only — not legal advice
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Solo

$149

A finished, attorney-signed Petition to Seal — your legal advice.

  • Reviewed & signed by a licensed MA attorney
  • Your completed Petition to Seal (§100A or §100C)
  • Step-by-step filing or mailing instructions
  • Supporting cover letter & checklist
  • Three attorney questions in your dashboard
Begin intake — Solo $149

Guided

$299

The full packet, plus time with the attorney directly.

  • Everything in Solo
  • Up to 30-min consult — phone or Zoom
  • Attorney walks your record & eligibility with you
  • Priority review — front of the line
Begin intake — Guided $299

No outcome is guaranteed. We prepare your petition and a licensed MA attorney reviews it — but eligibility and the final decision rest with the Commissioner of Probation or the court. If we can't take your matter, you get a full refund. Secure payment through LawPay.

Patrick T. Donovan, Esq., Massachusetts attorney and former Norfolk County prosecutor
Reviewed & signed by a former prosecutor

Patrick T. Donovan, Esq.

Licensed Massachusetts attorney · Former Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney

Before he was clearing records, Patrick was a Norfolk County prosecutor — an Assistant District Attorney who handled thousands of Massachusetts criminal cases in the Quincy, Stoughton, and Dedham District Courts and Norfolk Superior Court, including the District Attorney's White-Collar Crime Unit. He knows exactly how the Commonwealth builds and keeps a record — and how to get yours sealed. He personally reviews and signs every paid petition, so what you get is real legal advice, not a template.

Former Norfolk County prosecutor Suffolk University Law School Massachusetts Bar Association MA Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers Reviews & signs every petition
FAQ

Questions, answered plainly

Both convictions and non-convictions. Convictions are sealed by the Commissioner of Probation under §100A once your waiting period has passed. Non-convictions — dismissals, nolle prosequi, no-bills, and not-guilty findings — are sealed under §100C, generally with no waiting period. Sealing is different from expungement (§§100E–100U), which is a separate, narrower remedy we don't handle here.

Under §100A, the waiting period runs from the conviction date or the end of any incarceration or custody, whichever is later: 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony. A new conviction during the wait can restart the clock. Non-convictions under §100C generally have no waiting period.

A sealed record comes off the standard CORI that most employers and landlords see, and you may answer "no record" to most questions. It stays visible to courts, law enforcement, and certain sensitive employers. Some offenses — including certain firearms and sex offenses, crimes against public justice, and ethics violations — can't be sealed under §100A.

Both, depending on the step. The free eligibility check is AI-generated information — not legal advice. The moment you buy a packet, a licensed Massachusetts attorney reviews and signs your Petition to Seal for your case, and at that point it is legal advice, under a limited-scope engagement.