“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes,
smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.”
-John Maxwell

In most cases when a young person makes a mistake, most would agree it should not be held against them for the rest of their lives. However, many people erroneously assume that their child’s juvenile record will be automatically sealed once they turn 18. The truth is, unless you file the necessary petition and work to have your child’s record sealed, it won’t be.

This is particularly problematic for your child if he/she has an interest in going to college or enlisting in the armed forces. Without those records being sealed your child could face serious difficulty, if not automatic disqualification.

Colleges & Military Recruiters’ Access To Juvenile Records

San Jose Juvenile Records Law Lawyer And Santa Clara Criminal Defense Attorney

Over the last several years, the U.S. government has made concerted efforts to decrease the number of soldiers in the military. According to some reports, the Army is having to become more selective in whom they enlist since the overall number of soldiers is set to drop by 80,000 in the next few years.

A juvenile’s records are available for review by military officials. As your child becomes an adult and looks to start a career, get an education, and become a productive member of society, it is important to do all you can legally to have those records sealed.

Pursuing Sealing For Juvenile Records

Since sealing is not automatic, action is needed. You would be wise to secure the experience of a skilled juvenile records sealing attorney. One of the most experienced juvenile attorneys in the San Jose area is Wesley Schroeder.

Let attorney Wesley Schroeder help your child petition to have any juvenile records sealed so that there are no obstacles to their future military, college, or employment pursuits. Call us anytime at (408) 277-0377 or email us to schedule an appointment with our firm. Let us get started on your case today.