The Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act, 23 PA.C.S.A. §§ 6101-61119, as amended, governs a PFA civil action. This act allows persons to file a civil action against certain persons and subject them to potential criminal penalties. It is so important that you not agree or accept a PFA filed against you and you must fight it as if it were a criminal matter. If you are the defendant named in a PFA you should call the Law Offices of Steven F. O’Meara at 610-565-9200.
The Law Office of Steven F. O’Meara is a law firm that specializes in the expungement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) complaints, and we believe that everyone deserves a second chance. If you or someone you know is in need of our services, please call the Law Office of Steven F. O’Meara at 610-565-9200. We offer a free consultation, and we will work tirelessly to get the job done right. Thank you for considering us.
Hopefully, you properly defend yourself in a PFA action and it is dismissed. Under Carlacci v. Mazaleski, expungements are allowed under two circumstances: (1) the petition for a PFA is dismissed; or (2) a permanent PFA was never issued. Expungement is not available to persons who have had a permanent PFA order placed against them.
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Some of the main reasons to petition for the expungement of PFA records include but are not limited to:
- Loss of Second Amendment rights
- Job application rejections
- Job termination
- A sullied reputation.
A Petition for Expungement of PFA Records is an important tool in wiping away the damage a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order can cause. This is important for both personal and professional life as PFAs, which are often taken out after a heated argument or domestic violence incident, can cause lasting damage such as job application rejections, job termination, and the like. By expunging these records, individuals have been able to regain control over their lives and have the necessary chance to progress in their lives unhindered. FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF THE PFA FILED AGAINST YOU PLEASE CALL THE LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN F. O’MEARA AT 610-565-9200. See also: How Can I Obtain A Protection From Abuse Order?
