Therefore, the criminal matter(s) that the expungement(s) covered have been, for the most part, erased from your history and will no longer count against you in the eyes of the law.

Do expunged records show up on background checks?

Expunged charges are erased from the record entirely, and sealed records still exist but are inaccessible to the public. Generally, sealed and expunged records will never appear on a background check.

Can expunged records be used against you?

Many people believe that once a crime is expunged, all records of it is gone forever. This, however, is not true. While the general public will not be able to see your past crimes if they are expunged, there are still ways for certain individuals and organizations to access your criminal record.