Hunsucker Legal Group
600 W Sheridan Ave
Phone: (405) 544-2992
Cannon & Associates
401 N Hudson Ave
Phone: (405) 276-5888
Overman Legal Group
809 NW 36th St
Phone: (405) 605-6718
Adam R. Banner, P.C.
1900 Northwest Expy #603
Phone: (405) 778-4800
Phillips & Associates
1900 Northwest Expy #601
Phone: (405) 418-8888
The Coleman Law Firm
101 Park Ave #300
Phone: (405) 397-2665
Adler Markoff and Associates
9211 Lake Hefner Pkwy #104
Phone: (405) 607-8757
Worden & Carbitcher
115 E Gray St
Phone: (405) 360-8036
Lai & Turner Law Firm
2000 N Classen Blvd Suite N50
Phone: (405) 783-3570
Edge Law Firm
15 W 6th St Suite 2304
Phone: (918) 582-6333
The Urbanic Law Firm
625 NW 13th St Suite B
Phone: (405) 633-3420
Tulsa Expungement Guy
15 W 6th St #2800
Phone: (918) 922-8826
Clean Slate Law
129 W Gray St #224
Phone: (405) 237-8111
Bury Your Past
2121 S Columbia Ave Suite 405
Phone: (918) 409-0417
Hosty Law Office
435 N Walker Ave #102
Phone: (405) 235-4040
Michael A. Risley
3700 N Classen Blvd #150
Phone: (405) 265-9060
Fassio Law
5100 N Brookline Ave Suite 835
Phone: (405) 593-8444
Carter Jennings Law
400 N Walker Ave #130
Phone: (405) 659-7221
Jacqui Ford Law
1621 N Classen Blvd
Phone: (405) 604-3200
Billy Coyle Law Firm
125 Park Ave #100
Phone: (405) 232-1988
Hendrick Casey & Hutter
428 Dean A McGee Ave
Phone: (405) 232-1515
Stone Legal Group
201 Robert S Kerr Ave Suite 245
Phone: (405) 754-8262
Laura Neal Law
4335 N Classen Blvd Suite 201
Phone: (405) 526-4112
Jason Spanich, PC
1300 NW 10th St
Phone: (405) 236-0115
Cale Law Office
624 S Denver Ave STE 300
Phone: (918) 277-4800
Kuykendall Law, PLLC
209 S Crawford Ave
Phone: (405) 489-9510
Boeheim Freeman Law
616 S Boston Ave #307
Phone: (918) 884-7791
Keith J. Nedwick, P.C.
3750 W Main St SUITE AA
Phone: (866) 590-8173
Shelton Law Firm
420 NW 6th St Suite 101
Phone: (405) 550-7399
Whiting & Bruner, PLLC
Victoria Building, 1901 N Classen Blvd Suite 222
Phone: (405) 525-6671
Justin Lowe & Associates
7320 N Classen Blvd
Phone: (405) 848-7777
The Jones Firm
512 NW 12th St
Phone: (405) 855-2116
Coventon Criminal Defense
1900 Northwest Expy #604
Phone: (405) 417-3842
Robert Eliot Sisson, P.L.L.C.
201 Robert S Kerr Ave Suite 239
Phone: (405) 406-4384
J. Patrick Quillian, P.C.
1900 Northwest Expy Suite 602
Phone: (405) 896-9768
Tulsa Criminal Record Eraser
1901 N Classen Blvd
Phone: (405) 615-1785
Oklahoma record clearing runs through Title 22 Sections 18 and 19. A full expungement seals arrest, court, and related state records so most public checks cannot see them, while approved agencies still can. You file a petition in the district court, serve the listed parties, and the judge signs an order if you fit one of the eligibility categories in the statute. Oklahoma has also enacted automatic record sealing for some outcomes and is building a Clean Slate process that is planned to start in 2026. Court record sealing is free under OSBI guidance, but sealing an arrest record through OSBI requires a one hundred fifty dollar processing fee plus any local agency costs. Using the official petition and order forms tied to Section 18a keeps filings clean and avoids avoidable delays.
How much does an expungement cost in Oklahoma?
OSBI says sealing a court record is free, but sealing an arrest record costs one hundred fifty dollars payable to OSBI. You can still face local law enforcement processing charges when their records are sealed. Attorney fees are separate and depend on the number of cases, counties, and any hearings that are set.
What is a full expungement in Oklahoma?
Under Title 22 Section 18 a full expungement seals criminal justice records tied to an arrest or case. That includes arrest entries, the court file, and related public civil records from the same event. After sealing, the public cannot see the file, and you can answer no to most private conviction questions that ask about current convictions.
Who qualifies for expungement in Oklahoma?
Eligibility is listed in Section 18 and covers several groups such as acquittals, dismissed cases, deferred judgments that finished, and certain convictions after a wait. Nonviolent felonies and many misdemeanors can qualify once time and clean history rules are met. You must also have no disqualifying pending charges when you file.
What is a 991c expungement after a deferred sentence?
A deferred sentence under Section 991c ends in a plea withdrawal and dismissal if you complete the rules. You can then ask the court to expunge the court record for that case so it no longer appears in public docket searches. Separate steps can be needed to update the arrest record with OSBI so everything lines up across systems.
Does Oklahoma have automatic expungement or Clean Slate?
The Legislature approved automatic sealing for certain outcomes and directed agencies to build a Clean Slate process. State materials note that implementation is planned for 2026 and it will run without a petition for the covered categories. Until that is live, many people still need to file a petition under Sections 18 and 19.
How long does an expungement take in Oklahoma?
Petition cases usually take a few months because you must file, serve required parties, and wait for a hearing if one is set. If no one objects and your paperwork is clean, the order can be signed on the pleadings in some courts. After the judge signs, agencies need time to process the order and seal their records.
What is the difference between sealing a court record and sealing an arrest record?
The district court seals the court file through the expungement order. OSBI and local agencies seal arrest records after they receive a certified order and the processing fee for arrest sealing. Doing both keeps background results consistent across court dockets and criminal history reports.
Do I need specific forms for Oklahoma expungement?
Yes, the statute provides petition and order forms tied to Section 18a. Many courts prefer you use those forms because they track the exact categories and notice list in the law. Using the statutory format reduces back and forth on missing language and directs agencies on what to seal.
Will a sealed case still appear on OSBI background checks?
Once OSBI seals an arrest entry, standard name based OSBI background reports should not show it to the public. Law enforcement, courts, and other entities listed in the statute can still access sealed records for limited purposes. Keep certified copies of your order so you can prove the change if a report lags.
Do I have to tell an employer about a sealed Oklahoma case?
For most private jobs, you can answer no when asked about current convictions because the case is sealed and dismissed. Some licenses and government roles still have access and can ask for the history. Read each application carefully and keep your order handy so you can give an accurate explanation if asked for more detail.
Can expungement restore firearm rights in Oklahoma?
Expungement seals records from public view but it does not by itself restore firearms rights that were lost by law. Restoration questions run through separate statutes and can also involve a pardon in some situations. Review the pardon process and rights restoration rules before you assume expungement changes gun status.
How do I start an expungement case in Oklahoma?
You file a petition in the district court that handled the case or in the county of the arrest, then serve the district attorney, OSBI, and any listed agencies. Attach the documents that prove your eligibility such as the judgment and sentence, dismissal, or proof of completion. After notice runs, the court can set a hearing or decide on the filings if no one objects.
What happens after the judge signs the expungement order?
Each agency named in the order must seal the records it controls. OSBI updates the state repository, the court clerk seals the file, and local police seal their records. Give it a short window, then verify your docket and your OSBI record so you can fix any stragglers fast.
Can I expunge a nonviolent felony in Oklahoma?
Yes, many nonviolent felonies are eligible after you finish the sentence and wait out the period listed in the statute with no new disqualifying convictions. The law has detailed categories for different situations such as a single nonviolent felony with a clean recent record. You still need to petition and prove your category fits.
Can an expunged case be unsealed?
The statute allows unsealing in limited situations by court order. A party can ask a judge to unseal if there is a compelling reason and proper notice is given to affected agencies. Courts do not do this lightly and the movant has to show a strong need that outweighs privacy interests set by the Legislature.
How do I get my OSBI background check to confirm sealing?
You can request a name based criminal history through OSBI online or by mail. After the order is processed, the public report should no longer show the sealed entries. If it still appears, contact OSBI with your certified order so they can correct the file.
Is there a refund of filing fees for some expungements?
A recent change allows reimbursement of court filing fees and costs for certain categories when the court grants the petition. The order must fit the listed subsections and you have to request the relief in the case. This does not change the separate OSBI processing charge for arrest record sealing.
Can appellate records be expunged in Oklahoma?
Appellate expungement is handled under the appellate rules and uses an application filed with the Clerk of the appellate court. This is separate from a district court petition under Section 18. People use it in narrow situations where an appeal record needs sealing based on the rule.
Official Sources
- OSBI — Criminal History Record Expungement
- OSBI — Expungement Trifold (overview and notices)
- Oklahoma Legislature — HB 3316 (automatic sealing framework)
- Oklahoma Legislature — HB 2235 (fee reimbursement and procedure updates)
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 22 (Sections 18, 18a, 19 text)
- Oklahoma Courts — Forms (includes expungement forms under 22 O.S. 18a)
- Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals — Rule 14.2 (application to expunge appellate records)
- Pardon and Parole Board — Pardons
- OSBI — CHIRP background checks
- OSBI — Agency Services and Criminal History Information