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Bart Kaspero

Bart Kaspero

Criminal Defense and Consumer Privacy Law
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Gov & Administrative Law ...
  • California
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Biography

As a dedicated trial lawyer, Bart Kaspero has the skill and expertise to handle a comprehensive range of regulatory matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Kaspero has developed strategic solutions and defenses for businesses and individuals facing legal uncertainty. He has been selected for inclusion in the Nation's Top One Percent Lawyers, Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and listed among the Attorneys of Distinction by Orange Coast Magazine. Let his firm review your case in a free consultation today!

Education
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
(2005) Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
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Honors: Moot Court Honors Board
Activities: Moot Court
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University of California - Irvine
B.A. (2001) | Clinical Psychology
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Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Model United Nations Debate Team
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Professional Experience
Founder
RecordFixer.com
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Automated criminal record privacy app. Remove past arrests, charges, and convictions from background check databases. Legaltech Web Application designed for Lawyers and Consumers
Principal
Bart Kaspero Law
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Nation's Top 1% Member: Southern California (OC) Criminal Defense Firm; Misdemeanors and Felony Representation with Special emphasis on Regulatory Law (Record Clearance, Background Check Removal, and Highly Sensitive/Regulated Professions/Industries).
Attorney
SKT Law PC
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Special Counsel Trial Lawyer (Regulatory Law and High-Stakes Criminal Defense Practice), International Law Firm
Speaking Engagements
Life Skills & Civil Rights, Orange County, CA
Taller San Jose
Certifications
Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse Technology
University of California Irvine
Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
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Professional Associations
National Consumer Law Center
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Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
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Orange County Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
Additional Practice Area
  • Background Check Removal
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Polish: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. In California how far back does a live screen background check go?
A: For any license or credential given by an agency in CA, any livescan will pull up a person's entire criminal history as it is stored in the DOJ repository. However, agencies prefer to see cases that have been expunged or sealed for dozens of reasons. If the 2 misdemeanors and DUI you have in your past simply expired after probation ended, then I highly encourage you to petition the courts to clear the convictions so that your livescan appears the best way possible as you obtain your license.
Q. A DV charge reported to the state of California yet no charges were filed and I never went to court. How do I fix it?
A: We need more people like you! Thank you for wanting to work with B&G's Club! Here's the best that you can do to maximize your privacy and navigate the screening laws for volunteer work:

(1) Make sure that your charges WILL NOT be filed through he District Attorney's office. Many Domestic Violence cases do not get filed within the magical 5 day arraignment schedule because they don't warrant immediate filing. But if the DA's office is still contemplating bringing a formal complaint (either misdemeanor or felony), then the case is still technically "active" and can be filed.

(2) If the DA's office provides you with a status letter that they have chosen NOT to file, you must keep this letter because you will be asked by the Boys and Girls club what the status of your DV case is. Your letter answers that question. You should be good to go at this point. But if you want to maximize your privacy, go to step 3.

(3) File a petition to seal the arrest through he agency that arrested you and the court that would have filed the case. If the arrest was within 1 year of today, you may have to go to a hearing to show you have a significant need to seal the arrest. If granted, this will cause the DOJ of CA to update their own records to reflect the non-filing status and the Order to seal the case.

(4) Keep in mind that even after going through step 3 above, some licensing agencies, employers, and volunteer centers like B&G's club may still have some access to the existence of your arrest. Which is why you need to get the non-filing status letter from the DA's office in Step 2 to show anyone in the future that the arrest didn't lead to formal charges and that you effectively sealed the arrest as well.
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Q. Should I pay to get my record cleaned? I read in CA, if not convicted, your arrest wont show in background check. True?
A: Arrests that did not lead to formal charges being filed are routinely reported in background checks -- which result in privacy violations to many people who had a false sense of security. By the time someone is arrested and released from jail, an average of 7-15 different private organizations have already obtained the information about the arrest. Given your situation, you need to make sure that the case will not be filed (through the local District Attorney's office). Once you have confirmation, it is highly recommended that you seek a petition to seal the arrest from public view. On the other hand, if the case is filed and successfully dismissed (or diverted), you need to obtain a record from the clerk's office showing this was the case. California offers many avenues of clearing ones record but the laws are complex and hard to navigate. You may need to find an experienced attorney to give you a full review to make sure you know you're doing the right thing. ... Read More
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Bart Kaspero Law
Website
RecordFixer App
Videos
Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path that a single arrest takes over time and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have been arrested and never charged for the original offense are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect. Part 1/3: The Truth About Arrest Records and How they are Stored

Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path that a single arrest takes over time and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have been arrested and never charged for the original offense are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect.

Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path from a single arrest to criminal charges and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have had their criminal charges dismissed are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest and criminal charge data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect. Part 2/3: The Truth About Criminal Charges and How they are Stored

Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path from a single arrest to criminal charges and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have had their criminal charges dismissed are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest and criminal charge data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect.

Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path from a single arrest to a criminal conviction and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have had their criminal charges dismissed or expunged are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest and criminal charge data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect. Part 3/3: The Truth About Criminal Convictions and How they are Stored

Criminal Record Privacy lawyer and researcher Bart Kaspero shows the path from a single arrest to a criminal conviction and how that information is kept in private databases. Many who have had their criminal charges dismissed or expunged are surprised to learn that dating apps, rental applications, and job interviews can reveal this past event. Using a simple visualization, you can see how the arrest and criminal charge data is stored and eventually used in ways people didn't expect.

Contact & Map
Bart Kaspero Law Office
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 904
Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone: (949) 209-9477