Do Oregon Background Checks Show Out of State Convictions?
In Oregon, background checks are done by most employers to ensure that the person they’re hiring wasn’t convicted of a criminal offense before or doesn’t have a warrant out for their name. It’s a part of everyday life to fulfill your basic needs. So whether you’re applying for work or looking for housing, you must…
Read MoreCan I Teach With a Felony Conviction In Oregon?
Like many other states, Oregon is experiencing a teacher shortage. With schools struggling to hire and retain qualified people to educate our kids, it may seem like the perfect time to pursue a teaching career. But, the staffing issues at many Oregon schools haven’t changed the state licensing requirements, which can be quite stringent. In…
Read MoreGun Rights are Not Automatically Restored After Fifteen Years Oregon Supreme Court Rules
For years it was believed by many that Oregon law automatically restored a non-violent felon’s firearm rights fifteen years after the end of their sentence. That argument is now legally dead after the Oregon Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Michael Burris for felon in possession of a restricted weapon. Mr. Burris’s attorneys argued that…
Read MoreExpungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers for Portland
Being convicted of a crime is a serious matter, one that will have consequences for the rest of your life. It will stay on your personal criminal record, and it can cause you to lose or have restricted some of your rights, such as the right to buy and own a firearm, or the right…
Read MoreExpungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers for Coos Bay
If one or more felony convictions that happened years ago continue to make your life difficult, there may be solutions to your problem. Oregon law includes several options for people who wish to clear their name—and their legal record. If you’ve stayed out of legal trouble long enough, a process called “set aside,” more…
Read MoreExpungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers for Central Oregon
If one or more felony convictions that happened years ago continue to make your life difficult, there may be solutions to your problem. Oregon law includes several options for people who wish to clear their name—and their legal record. If you’ve stayed out of legal trouble long enough, a process called “set aside,” more…
Read MoreLohrke Law presents “Doing Expungements Right” class to Criminal Defense Lawyers
Attorney Jesse Lohrke, and Lohrke Law Set Asides Manager, Cherlyn Prescott, on Friday July 22, 2022, presented a one-hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar to more than seventy members of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. The purpose of the presentation was to help Oregon lawyers who file expungements ensure they file fully clean up…
Read MoreThe Economic Benefits of Expungement
It won’t come as any surprise that expunging a criminal record benefits the person whose record is cleared. It’s also not much of a stretch to see how that step is beneficial to that person’s family. After all, eliminating the barriers created by a criminal record can mean: Better employment opportunities Higher wages Better access…
Read MoreGetting Hired with a Felony Conviction
In one survey of employers, just 40% said they would definitely or probably hire someone with a criminal conviction.
Read MoreExpungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers in Pendleton, Oregon
When you’re convicted of a crime, there are a number of consequences. In addition to whatever sentence you must serve, your personal criminal record is updated to include your conviction. Depending on the crime, it may stay on your record forever. It can cost you access to certain rights, such as the right to own…
Read MoreHow Do Background Checks Work in Oregon?
From renting an apartment to securing employment, background checks are a part of everyday life. However, if you have a negative mark on your background, you could have trouble even meeting the most basic needs. If you have wondered how a modern background check works in the state of Oregon and what you can do…
Read MoreChanges to Oregon Expungement Law Eligibility
Oregon expungement law has seen some dramatic changes in the past few years. Senate Bill 397 took effect January 1, 2022. It reduces most set aside timelines and has a profound effect on overall eligibility. Previously having multiple convictions, even if they were from the same case, resulted in a requirement to wait for 10…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Driver’s License Reinstated in Oregon after a Lifetime Revocation
In the state of Oregon, certain criminal convictions can lead to the permanent revocation of your driver’s license. For example, a third DUI conviction or felony DUI are the most common reasons for a permanent, or lifetime, revocation. When your driving privileges are revoked, it has an impact on your day-to-day activities, such as traveling…
Read MoreRelief from Juvenile Sex Offender Registration
Juveniles who are adjudicated for sex offenses in the state of Oregon are minors under the age of 18 that have committed a sexual offense, usually against another minor. Before August 2015, many juveniles adjudicated for sex offenses were placed on the sex offender registry for life. Juveniles are still being placed on the sex…
Read MoreExpungement Eligibility Timeframes
How Long Do I Have to Wait to Expunge or Set Aside a Conviction in Oregon? Senate Bill 397 took effect last January 1, 2022, in which the Senate created new provisions regarding the set-aside and expungement timeframe every eligible offender must consider. In other words, the eligibility wait times for felonies and misdemeanors have…
Read MoreExpungement Court Hearings
Must I Appear Before a Judge to Set Aside a Conviction? If you or your expungement attorney properly investigated your case, there should be no need to appear for a hearing before a judge. A set aside in Oregon is fairly black and white. You are eligible for expungement or you are not. It is…
Read MoreExpunging or Setting Aside Convictions in Oregon: Everything You Need to Know
How Soon Should I Petition to Expunge or Set Aside? They say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, and this is never truer than when taking steps to have your rights restored. Pursuing a felony expungement or setting aside a conviction should be undertaken as soon as possible because laws…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Felony Record Expunged For Free in Oregon
Table of Contents Toggle What is Record Expungement?Am I Eligible for Expungement in Oregon?Which Felonies Can Be Expunged?How Long Does Expungement Take?The Expungement ProcessRemoving your Information from Internet Background Checks Free Expungement in OregonAdditional Considerations for Free Expungement OpportunitiesForms You Need for Free ExpungementExpungement Without a LawyerTalk to Lohrke Law About Expunging Your Felony If you…
Read MoreBuying a Gun with a Criminal Record in Oregon
The right to bear arms is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. This right is reiterated in the Oregon Constitution as well. In the aftermath of certain criminal offenses, however, these rights may be suspended or revoked. Adults in Oregon who wish to buy firearms are forbidden from doing so if they have been convicted of…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Owning a Firearm in Oregon
Table of Contents Toggle What Types of Firearms Can I Own? Purchasing a Gun in Oregon How and Where You May Use Firearms Concealed Carry in Oregon Open Carry in Oregon Discharging a Firearm in Oregon Pointing a Gun Self-Defense with a Firearm in Oregon Who Can Possess a Firearm in Oregon? Who Cannot Own…
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