Seeking Relief After a Conviction

A conviction doesn’t always mark the end of your legal battle. Post-conviction matters—such as sentence modifications, expungements, and parole hearings—can offer renewed hope for those looking to rebuild their lives. Our firm is dedicated to identifying new opportunities to challenge or reduce the impact of a conviction.

What is Post-Conviction Relief?

Post-conviction relief allows individuals to request changes to their conviction or sentence based on specific grounds, such as new evidence, legal errors, or constitutional violations. Possible options include:

• Sentence Modification: Reducing the length of imprisonment or altering probation terms.

• Expungements/Record Clearance: In some cases, we can help remove or seal past convictions from your record.

• Parole and Probation Violations: We provide advocacy in parole revocation hearings, aiming to minimize the impact of any violations.

Types of Motions We Handle

• Motion to Withdraw a Plea: Challenging an uninformed or coerced guilty plea.

• Motion for a New Trial: Citing errors in procedure or newly discovered evidence.

• Motion to Dismiss: If legal grounds support dismissal, such as violation of due process or procedural errors.

Why Post-Conviction Representation Matters

Post-conviction proceedings involve complex legal rules and strict deadlines. William Hovsepyan’s extensive background—handling parole revocations and post-conviction motions early in his career—enables him to navigate these processes with precision and determination.