Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of sealmyrecordma.com (the "Site") and the record-sealing and expungement preparation services (the "Services") offered by the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site or purchasing the Services, you agree to these Terms.

What the Services are

We provide self-help, attorney-reviewed preparation for Massachusetts criminal record sealing (G.L. c. 276 §§ 100A and 100C) and, where applicable, expungement (§§ 100E–100U). The Services help you check eligibility, identify the correct path, complete the appropriate petition, and prepare to file it yourself. You file your own petition with the Massachusetts Probation Service / Commissioner of Probation or the appropriate court.

What the Services are not

• We do not provide court representation or appear in court on your behalf.
• Matters that involve a contested court hearing, an active or related criminal case, or that fall outside standard sealing/expungement preparation are outside the scope of the Services and are referred out.
• Nothing on the Site guarantees that any record will be sealed or expunged, or any particular outcome.

Attorney-client relationship

An attorney-client relationship is formed only upon (1) your purchase of a Services package, (2) our acceptance of your matter after review, and (3) any required engagement confirmation. We reserve the right to decline any matter. The attorney review and any consultation provided as part of a package relate solely to the prepared materials and the scope described.

Eligibility information

Eligibility tools and content provide preliminary, general guidance only. Eligibility depends on the specifics of your record and current law, and is confirmed only through attorney review. Do not rely on any automated result as a determination that you qualify.

Payment, trust, and refunds

• Prices are shown on the Site and charged through our third-party processor, LawPay/AffiniPay.
• There is no government fee to seal a criminal record in Massachusetts; package prices cover preparation only. Expungement procedures and any associated costs may differ.
• Fees are held in a Massachusetts attorney trust account (IOLTA) under Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 until earned. If we cannot accept your matter after review, the corresponding fee is refunded from trust.

Your responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate, complete information; to review your prepared materials before filing; and to meet any filing steps and instructions yourself. We are not responsible for outcomes affected by inaccurate information you provide or by your failure to follow instructions.

Intellectual property

The Site, its content, and its tools are owned by us or our licensors and are provided for your personal use in connection with the Services. You may not copy, resell, or redistribute them.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The Site and Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of the Services is limited to the amount you paid for the applicable package. Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under applicable law or the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Disputes shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email attorney@sealmyrecordma.com. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.