Expungement granted for misdemeanor DWI. Typically, expunging DWI's have proven to be the most difficult non-felony records to get expunged. And that is especially true for those offenses that are within the 10-year look-back period for possible enhancement. Despite these obstacles, the North Star team successfully expunged a 4-year-old DWI record - and did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. North Star's proven approach with expungements - which includes a process unmatched by other firms - leads to these incredible results for deserving clients.

Goodhue County. Expunged 1 misdemeanor and 3 petty misdemeanor convictions via prosecutor agreement. Matters involved possession of drug paraphernalia, underage consumption, possession of alcohol by a minor, and a noise ordinance violation.

Chisago County. Expunged one record via prosecutor agreement. The record, though, involved 2 felonies, 3 gross misdemeanor, and 3 misdemeanor charges. Client entered into a stay of adjudication on two charges – domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. This means we obtained an expungement via prosecutor agreement of an offense that involved domestic abuse.

Anoka County. Expunged a juvenile felony arson and negligent fires record. The State’s attorney was unfamiliar with the juvenile expungement law, which allowed Mr. Gempeler to educate him and the Court about the proper interpretation of the new law – to the client’s benefit.

Carlton County. Expunged a record – via prosecutor agreement – involving a stay of adjudication to a single prostitution charge. Mr. Gempeler educated the prosecutor about this new process and leveraged the positive strides the client has taken since the incident in order to obtain an expungement via prosecutor agreement. This is a truly remarkable result considering the underlying offense, the lack of a true burden to the client, and the recency of the offense.

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.