Where software helps
Software can ask consistent intake questions, prepare supported forms, track deadlines, and reduce missed filing steps.
Comparison guide
Expungement lawyer vs software
Compare when to use record-clearing software, when to hire a lawyer, and where legal aid fits.
Direct answer
Software can be a strong fit for straightforward, user-driven record-clearing workflows. A lawyer is better for complex, contested, unusual, or high-risk cases.
Software fitStraightforward records in supported states
Lawyer fitComplex facts, hearings, immigration, contested cases
Legal aid fitLow-cost help when available
Where lawyers help
Lawyers can give legal advice, appear in court, negotiate, handle disputes, and assess consequences outside the software workflow.
FAQ
Fast answers
Is Clean My Past a law firm?
No. Clean My Past is software and does not provide legal advice or representation.
Will Clean My Past refer complex cases out?
Yes. If a case does not fit the software path, the product points users toward legal aid or attorney review.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12. Clean My Past is software, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.