If your case was dismissed, nolle prossed, no-billed, or ended in a not-guilty finding, it can still show up on your record — but you can seal it under §100C, generally with no waiting period at all. You petition the District Court or BMC where the case began, with no court fee. Allie checks your eligibility free; a licensed MA attorney then reviews and signs your Petition to Seal.
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Massachusetts record sealing only (c. 276 §§ 100A & 100C) · Every paid petition reviewed by a licensed MA attorney
Tell Allie how the case ended and which court handled it. We confirm it qualifies as a non-conviction under §100C. The eligibility and conflict check are free, with no account or payment to begin.
Pick Solo or Guided when you're ready to proceed. Payment is held in a Massachusetts attorney trust account until your matter is accepted — and there's no court fee to seal.
We complete your §100C Petition to Seal for the right court; Patrick T. Donovan, Esq. reviews, corrects, and signs it — usually within 24–48 hours on weekdays — with step-by-step filing instructions.
Non-conviction sealing is the simpler path — usually no waiting period, just the right paperwork in the right court.
§100C covers cases that did not end in a conviction — a dismissal, nolle prosequi, no-bill, or a not-guilty finding. If that's how your case ended, it's the §100C path.
Unlike convictions, non-convictions can usually be sealed right away — there's no 3- or 7-year wait. Sealing is eligibility-based, so there's also no deadline forcing you to act.
A §100C petition is filed with the District Court or Boston Municipal Court where your case originated. There's no court fee, and in some cases the court holds a brief notice-and-hearing step.
See what happens after you file →Once sealed, the case comes off the standard CORI most employers and landlords see, and you may answer "no record" to most questions. It stays visible to courts, law enforcement, and certain sensitive employers.
Sealing is different from expungement (§§ 100E–100U), a separate and narrower remedy we don't handle. We'll tell you if expungement might fit better and refund you.
We confirm your case qualifies as a non-conviction under §100C and identify the right court — the one where the case began.
The §100C petition filled out to your case, drafted, reviewed, and signed by a licensed MA attorney.
Exactly where and how to file — the right District Court or BMC — with no court fee, and what to expect if the court schedules a brief hearing.
The supporting documents to gather, plus three written questions to the reviewing attorney through your dashboard.
A licensed Massachusetts attorney for over 20 years, Patrick works with criminal records and CORI sealing across the Commonwealth. He personally reviews, corrects, and signs every paid petition — so what you get is legal advice grounded in how these cases really go, not a template.
Both paid packets are reviewed and signed by a licensed MA attorney — legal advice, not just information. No court fee to seal.
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A finished, attorney-signed §100C petition.
The full packet, plus time with the attorney.
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Even a dismissal, nolle prosequi, no-bill, or not-guilty finding can appear on your record. §100C lets you seal it so it comes off the standard CORI that most employers and landlords see — generally with no waiting period.
Generally no. Unlike convictions under §100A (which have a 3- or 7-year wait), non-convictions under §100C can usually be sealed right away. There's also no deadline — sealing is eligibility-based.
In the District Court or Boston Municipal Court where your case originated. There's no court fee. In some cases the court holds a brief notice-and-hearing step before sealing; your packet explains what to expect.
The free eligibility check and information are not legal advice. When you purchase a packet, Patrick T. Donovan, Esq., a licensed Massachusetts attorney, reviews and signs your petition for your case under a limited-scope engagement — at that point it is legal advice. No outcome is ever guaranteed.