Case Results

Hennepin County. 5th Degree Assault Expungement granted. Client received a most favorable outcome. Yet, despite no conviction resulting from the case, the Department of Human Services vehemently objected to the Court granting the expungement. After careful and aggressive arguments at the oral hearing by Mr. Gempeler, the Court granted the expungement on the bench. A terrific outcome for a deserving client and veteran.

Hennepin County. Expunged a gross misdemeanor unauthorized computer access conviction. The client had previously sought an expungement to no avail. Mr. Gempeler’s guidance in building a stronger case and persuasive oral argument proved to be the difference in getting the expungement granted.

Itasca County. Expunged a record involving a stay of adjudication to a gross misdemeanor 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Contact. Order included sealing the records held by the Department of Human Services and Board of Nursing. Both agencies submitted written and oral oppositions. And the Board of Nursing even attempted to use the “it’s never been done before” argument – to no avail.

Washington County. Expungement granted from the bench. Client obtained a statutory stay of adjudication – pursuant to Minn. Stat. 152.18 – of a felony drug possession charge. The client was an RN that obtained drugs from her place of employment. Due to the thorough petition and arguments at the hearing, the judge made the rare decision to grant the expungement from the bench.

Sherburne County. Expunged a 5th degree assault conviction. Client was unsuccessful in seeking an expungement less than a year ago. Mr. Gempeler had the expungement hearing venued at the Stand Down event – an event that offers extensive free services to veterans. It was the first time an expungement had been heard at this event. Due to the client’s tremendous service and rehabilitation record, the Judge felt compelled and “proud” to grant this expungement. No longer will this record be a disqualifying offense by the DHS and prospective employers.

McLeod and Carver Counties. Expunged four separate cases – 3 of which were expunged via prosecutor agreement and 1 expunged in the face of strong opposing arguments by the City Attorney. The contested matter included two convictions – disorderly conduct and underage consumption – and a charge that was dismissed – obstructing legal process. Even though the case was only 2-plus years old and involved abusive behavior towards the arresting officers, we worked hard in developing and improving the case with the client, which paid off. The client described the day of the hearing as “one of the most important days in her life.” We got her the second chance she deserved and needed.

Todd County. Expungement via prosecutor agreement to a misdemeanor domestic assault conviction. The city prosecutor had never done an expungement via prosecutor agreement. Yet, with the guidance and explanation of the process by Mr. Gempeler, he made the appropriate decision to agree to the expungement after considering the information we provided. The client was more than deserving and needful of this expungement. Still, domestic assault convictions are often challenging to get them expunged. We did so via prosecutor agreement.

Anoka and Ramsey Counties. Expunged two separate felony theft cases, one of which was accomplished via prosecutor agreement. There was some debate about the clients eligibility due to the waiting period. But, Mr. Gempeler’s persuasive oral argument carried the day and the expungement of two serious felony thefts was granted. The client is now able to continue advancing his career with a contractor for the Department of Defense.