Regardless of your criminal history, a clean record can mean a better job, housing, and education. Let Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. help seal or expunge your record and reclaim your future.

Don’t Let Your Past Criminal Record Define Your Future

We’re firm believers that the criminal justice system should help reform people's lives — not ruin them forever. However, even minor misdemeanor crimes in Broomfield can show up on your permanent record and hinder your life.

Our criminal defense team takes great pride in helping residents of Broomfield and the greater Front Range get the second chances they deserve.

Sealing vs. Expungement in Broomfield: What’s the Real Difference?

In the event you are adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a crime, there is a chance you can get your record cleared.

Sealing your record in Broomfield means it becomes hidden from public view. Yet, it can still be seen by certain law enforcement agencies. Sealing is a fairly common practice for less serious crimes like misdemeanors and Class 4-6 felonies.

When your record is expunged in Broomfield, it is completely removed from law enforcement databases. In most cases, you’re legally allowed to say you’ve never been convicted of a crime. In Colorado, expungement is almost exclusively reserved for juvenile cases involving less serious offenses.

Why Clearing Your Criminal Record Matters

Consider yourself lucky if you’ve never had to deal with a criminal record. Many don’t realize it, but a juvenile, misdemeanor, or felony conviction doesn’t just live in the court records—it follows you in everyday life.

Since criminal background checks are a regular part of job and housing applications, even a small offense when you were a minor can create long-term barriers throughout your adult life.

A clean record will make it easier to apply to schools and vocational training programs, while also gaining access to financial aid, scholarships, and other government benefits. Most importantly, sealing or expungement allows you to move forward without the social stigma of a public criminal record.

The Value of Local Expertise for Sealing & Expungement Cases

With over 30 years of experience working in the Front Range, the team at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin P.C. knows how to navigate the Broomfield legal system. Whether it be expungement of juvenile records or sealing a minor felony from your adult years, we’ve got you covered.

When you hire our criminal defense team, we put our hard-won local knowledge behind your case in key ways:

• Familiarity with local courts and judges
• Experience with regional filing requirements
• Knowledge of local law enforcement practices
• Credibility in the courtroom

Our team of Broomfield defense attorneys will be behind your case 100% and exercise every possibility for getting your criminal record cleared.

Am I Eligible to Seal or Expunge My Record in Broomfield?

If you are unsure about your eligibility for sealing or expungement, we put together this brief questionnaire. While every case is different, answering "Yes" to the questions below is a strong starting point. For full confirmation, consult with an attorney at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C.

Record Sealing Eligibility in Broomfield

Was your conviction one of the following? (Y/N)

• Petty offense
• Misdemeanor
• Class 4, 5, or 6 felony
• Non-sex-related felony offense

Has your sentence been completed? (Y/N)

• Time served
• Probation
• Parole

Has the required waiting period passed since the case closed? (Y/N)

• Petty offenses: 1 year wait
• Class 2-3 misdemeanors: 2-year wait
• Class 1 misdemeanors, Class 4-6 felonies: 3-year wait

Your record does NOT include any of the following, correct? (Y/N)

• DUI or DWAI
• Class 1, 2, or 3 felony
• Serious traffic offense

If you answered “Yes” to all of the above questions, your case may be eligible for record sealing.

Record Expungement Eligibility in Broomfield

Was your offense one of the following juvenile crimes? (Y/N)

• Petty offense or petty drug offense
• Class 2 misdemeanor
• Level 1 or 2 drug misdemeanor
• Arrest due to mistaken identity

Has the required waiting period passed since the case closed? (Y/N)

• 5 years

Your case does NOT involve any of the following, correct? (Y/N)

• Felony sex offense
• Homicide-related charge
• Violent sex offense adjudication
• Aggravated juvenile offender classification
• Multiple repeat offenses

If you answered “Yes” to all of the above questions, your case may be eligible for expungement.

Reclaim Your Future with Trusted Legal Support in Broomfield

At Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., we understand how a record can limit your opportunities. That’s why we make sealing and expungement cases for Broomfield clients a top priority.

With decades of proven legal experience in Colorado, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.