Indiana Expungement: How Baber & Baber Files Clean Slate Petitions in Every County in the State

Whether your case is in Allen County, Whitley County, Lake County, Marion County, or anywhere in between, our expungement process is built to be accurate, streamlined, and fully compliant with each county’s unique filing requirements.

Why It Matters That We File Expungements in All 92 Indiana Counties

Even though the expungement statute (Indiana Code 35-38-9) is statewide, each clerk’s office has its own expectations, formatting rules, and processing timelines.

Some counties require:

• County-specific cover sheets
• Certain forms
• Detailed case indexing
• Electronic filing in a specific order
• Mailing copies to multiple agencies

Others may reject petitions over things as small as:

• Name formatting
• Missing agency addresses
• Incorrect cause numbers
• Combining too many cases in one packet

When you only get one shot at an expungement, details matter.

Because we file petitions everywhere in Indiana, we stay up-to-date on:
✔ Common issues clerks flag
✔ Expected timelines
✔ Which courts require hearings
✔ What agencies need notifications
✔ How long background updates take after approval

This experience protects you from unnecessary delays or denials.

Our Statewide Expungement Process (Built for Every County)

Even though every county has its own quirks, our process is consistent, clear, and efficient for the client.

1. Comprehensive Record Check

We pull every case, every cause number, and every disposition across counties where you’ve lived, worked, or been charged.

You don’t have to track down most of the records yourself, we do it for you.

2. Eligibility Review Under Indiana’s Expungement Law

We analyze:

• Waiting periods
• Whether cases are dismissals, misdemeanors, or felonies
• Whether firearm rights apply
• Prosecutor consent requirements
• Whether multiple counties must be filed at the same time

Because the law is a “one-chance” statute, accuracy is critical.

3. Preparing County-Specific Petitions

Every petition is customized to the requirements of the county it’s being filed in.

4. Filing With Every Necessary Agency

Depending on the county, expungement notifications may need to be sent to:

• Prosecutor’s office
• Sheriff
• Local police department
• Indiana State Police
• Clerk’s office
• BMV
• Local jail
• Other specialized agencies

We help handle all notifications so nothing is missed.

5. Monitoring Timelines and Court Responses

Some counties take 30 days.
Others take 90+ days.
A few schedule hearings.

We track updates in real time so our clients don’t have to worry.

6. Final Orders and Background Check Updates

Once granted, we guide you on:

• When to expect background changes
• How long record corrections take
• What to do if a private background database is slow to update

We stay with you through the entire process, not just until the order is signed.

Why Hiring an Attorney Who Files Statewide Matters


You benefit because we:

• Know each county’s rules
• Prevent avoidable mistakes
• Avoid rejections that delay your case
• Keep your petition compliant
• Understand the nuances of the one-petition-per-lifetime rule
• Handle multi-county filings seamlessly

When you work with Baber & Baber, you're not just hiring an attorney, you're hiring a system refined across years of real-world filings all over the State.

Who Qualifies for an Indiana Expungement?

You may qualify for expungement if you have:

• Dismissed charges
• Certain misdemeanors
• Certain low-level felonies
• Level 6 felony convictions
• Select higher-level felonies (with prosecutor consent)
• Old charges from multiple counties
• Convictions older than the statutory waiting period

Eligibility depends on your specific record, and we review that for you.

Serving Indiana Clients Statewide

We help clients with expungements in:

Allen County • Whitley County • Noble County • Kosciusko County • LaGrange County • Elkhart County • DeKalb County • Adams County • Wells County • Marion County • Hamilton County • Lake County • Porter County • St. Joseph County • Tippecanoe County • Vanderburgh County • and all 92 counties statewide.

No matter where your case is located, our office can file your petition.

Ready for a Clean Slate? We’re Here to Help.

If you’re wondering whether you qualify for expungement in Indiana, or if you have cases in multiple counties, we can walk you through your options and build a plan.

Baber & Baber, P.C.
Expungement Attorneys Serving All of Indiana
📍 Columbia City, Indiana
📞 260.244.4422
Schedule your free expungement review here.