Record Suspensions

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If you're looking to save money on record suspensions in Canada, you've come to the right place. Record suspensions, which are formally known as pardons, are a way of removing or sealing certain criminal records from public view. Having a record suspension can make it easier to access employment, housing, travel, and other opportunities. 

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Save Money on Your Record Suspension

Are you looking to save money on record suspensions in Canada? If so, you’re in luck! There are plenty of ways to save money when it comes to record suspensions. A record suspension is an official form of criminal rehabilitation that allows individuals with a criminal record to move beyond their past and have a better chance of finding employment and other opportunities.


The first way to save money on record suspensions in Canada is to research the cost of the application. Depending on the province you live in, the cost of a record suspension application can vary. Therefore, it’s important to research the cost of the application in your specific province. Cordaie Paralegal Services offers discounted services to assist individuals with the process.


Another way to save money on record suspensions in Canada is to apply for a pardon through the Parole Board of Canada. The Parole Board of Canada has the authority to grant pardons to individuals who meet certain criteria. If you are granted a pardon, it can significantly reduce the cost of the record suspension application.


Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that the cost of a record suspension application is only one part of the process. It’s also important to consider the additional costs associated with the process, such as the cost of obtaining police and court documents. Therefore, it’s important to factor in all of these costs when considering the overall cost of the record suspension application.


By taking the time to research the cost of a record suspension application in your province, applying for a pardon through the Parole Board of Canada, and considering the additional costs associated with the process, you can save money on record suspensions in Canada.

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We are committed to delivering superior legal services at affordable rates. We understand that money is not always easy to come by, which is why we work hard to keep our fees as low as possible while still providing an excellent service.


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Our mission is to help you find a solution for every credit challenge. Our team of trained professionals strives to make each and every interaction with us as pleasant, informative and rewarding as possible. We look forward to assisting you in any way we can!

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Free Consultation

We start by fully understanding what you want, determine how we can meet your expectations and then tell you how we can provide the best experience. Get to know us with a free, no-obligation consultation with a licensed paralegal.

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Billing Methods

Besides hourly billing, we offer many other pricing models. Flat rate packages allow you to know exactly how much your bill will be.

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Affordable Rates

Often budget restrictions make it difficult to access legal services. We are happy to provide our services to qualifying clients on a discounted basis using a sliding-scale fee schedule.

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Payment Options

At our firm, we believe in making quality legal services accessible and stress-free. That’s why we only require a $500 retainer fee to get started on your case. The remaining balance isn’t due until before your first appearance date, giving you the financial flexibility to plan ahead.

Rate Schedule: Record Suspension

WE HAVE OPTIONS TO MEET ANY BUDGET

  • Hourly Rate: $150

    • Increases legal access
    • You choose which aspects of your parole hearing you need us
    • Lowers the cost if you want to do some or most of the work yourself
    • Hourly services include legal coaching of self-represented clients, representation at the parole hearing

  • One-Hour Consultation: $150

    • Examine all applicable documentation and reports
    • Review the details of your upcoming parole hearing
    • Discuss how to increase your likelihood of being granted parole
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations regarding the parole hearing​

  • Two-Hour Consultation: $275

    • Examine all applicable documentation and reports
    • Review the details of your upcoming parole hearing
    • Discuss how to increase your likelihood of being granted parole
    • Address any urgent concerns
    • Answer your questions
    • Summarize your legal rights and obligations regarding the parole hearing​

  • Pardon Application (Standard): $695

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Arrange for you to be electronic fingerprinted
    • Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada
    • Act as the point of contact for your application processing​

    Guide You in Requesting Your:

    • Criminal record from the RCMP
    • Local police records check
    • Court information
    • Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)
    • Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)

    Complete the:

    • Record Suspension Application Form
    • Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form
    • If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form

    ​​Photocopy Your:

    • Identification
    • Proof of citizenship

    ​Decision Times Vary:

    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

  • Pardon Application (Rush By Our Team): $1,150

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Arrange for you to be electronic fingerprinting
    • Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada
    • Act as the point of contact for your application processing​

    Request Your:

    • Criminal record from the RCMP
    • Local police records check
    • Court information
    • Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)
    • Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)

    Complete the:

    • Record Suspension Application Form
    • Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form
    • If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form

    ​​Photocopy Your:

    • Identification
    • Proof of citizenship

    ​Decision Times Vary:

    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

  • U.S. Entry Waiver (Form I-192): $695

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Assist you in preparing a statement, which includes:
    • List your intended activities in the United States
    • Explanation of the circumstances of each arrest, conviction and sentence fine imposed
    • Evidence of your reform or other supporting factors
    • ​Copies of the official court record for crimes committed elsewhere
    • Apply to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
    • Act as the point of contact while your application is processing

    Provide Instructions On:

    • Form C216C 
    • U.S. Fingerprint Chart FD-258 

    Complete:

    • Form I-192
    • Form G-28
    • Form G-325A

    ​Decision Times Vary:

    • It may take up to one (1) year to receive a decision from U.S. Customs and Border Protection​


  • Cannabis Record Suspension: $695

    We Will:

    • Explain the process and conduct the information-finding interview 
    • Arrange for you to be electronic fingerprinted
    • Submit the entire application on your behalf to the Parole Board of Canada
    • Act as the point of contact for your application processing​
    • Guide You in Requesting Your:
    • Criminal record from the RCMP
    • Local police records check
    • Court information
    • Your proof of conviction documents from the RCMP (if applicable)
    • Your military conduct sheet (if applicable)
    • Complete the:
    • Record Suspension Application Form
    • Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form
    • If applicable, Schedule 1 Exception Form
    • ​​Photocopy Your:
    • Identification
    • Proof of citizenship
    • ​Decision Times Vary:
    • Summary convictions usually take six (6) months
    • Indictment convictions generally take twelve (12) months
    • A proposed refusal can cause a decision to take up to twenty-four (24) months to be received

DISBURSEMENTS

The final bill will change as a result.

When you see "plus disbursements" on your legal bill, it's natural to worry. Legal disbursements refer to any expenses incurred by the firm that are related—however tenuously—to your case.


In most cases, lawyers charge separately for filing fees, process server fees, and long-distance tolls. Disbursements are widely accepted in the legal profession as a legitimate expense separate from other billing rates.


Disbursements can be one of the trickiest parts of creating a budget. When you do it right, though, no one will ever know that your final costs were in fact reasonable and necessary. We will do all we can to help you avoid paying high legal fees, even if that means forgoing some of our usual fees.