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Spudbone2003 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

36 months ago

Is it possible to become a paralegal even if u have 3 drunk drivings on your record?

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Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas

36 months ago

The paralegal profession is not regulated. There is no license to obtain or maintain. You are just at the mercy of the lawyer and/or firm you apply to. Some do background checks, some don't. I would not tell anyone about it though. With so many paralegal applicants in the world the competition is stiff and the firms can be picky. My guess is if they know about it during the application process, it will be a dealbreaker. Unless, of course, you speak Spanish, which might very well trump 3 DUIs.

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J in Wilton, Connecticut

35 months ago

If you are concerned about your past record, you can apply for an expungement of records three years after a misdemenor charge to the board of paroles. You may also apply for a provisional pardon, for employment purposes.

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paralegaladvisor in Broomfield, Colorado

35 months ago

It is best to be honest about this on your application because if the firm does a background check they will wonder why you lied. No law office wants to hire a dishonest person.

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Michael in Jasper, Georgia

35 months ago

How do I go about getting a expungement and or a provisional pardon in colorado? (so I can get a legal employment)

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Michael in Jasper, Georgia

35 months ago

3rd degree assult is something you dont want to bring up about your past..it has haunted me for years..i did admit to it, i stood like a man and took all the punishment the law has to offer but it has affected my jobs. I could not even become a police officer due to the assult. So I hope you understand where i am comming from

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Diocletian in Northampton, Massachusetts

29 months ago

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: ...the legal industry has the highest honesty and integrity standards...

Except when an attorney goes to Washington, DC, and becomes a member of Congress or the US Senate

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