How can I get my record expunged in PA?

Question

I was convicted of possession misdemeanor and harboring a fugitive but not sure if that was a felony or not, It was 2 separate cases that were tried together in pa and was convicted finally in 2005, but it happened in 2003.... First Q: How do I find out what I pleaded to, I have a criminal history report and it doesn't tell me what type of crime is was. but it does say all of the charges against me whether I pleaded to them or not. 2 Q: How can I possibly get this expunged? I was young and stupid and now I cant get a good job due to it. 3 Q: I really want to go to school for radiology tech, but not sure if I don't get this off my record if I can get certified or even hired for a job in this field. If anyone has any info they can provide me it would be helpful.

Answer 1

You can go to the clerk of courts to obtain your record. You have to fill out some papers. To get it expunged you have to file a petition yourself and not all judges will grant it. There's also attorney's will process the expungement for you, it's worth it if it's for  job. They usually charge about $700 for it. Go to your county or state website for how to file the paperwork.