Unable to get a job due to criminal past

Question Details: I have a few issues on my background, so when a company says they do background checks I tend to shy away from applying. Where can I go to find out if there are companies that dont require a background check or where they hire people with problem backgrounds. I have held quite a few positions in the past with no problems untill recently. I dont have a job at this time. I am a female, approx 50 yrs old, have alot of experience in many fields.

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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 2 years ago | Contributor

As to what companies don't do background checks or those that hire people with criminal backgrounds, these are not legal issues. So I can offer no direct help. Possibly you could contact a state probation office in your area; they have experience in assisting with employment for people with criminal records.

As for your criminal record, perhaps some of it may be "expunged" (cleared) from your record. I have provided links to sites that explain further:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/pages/juvenilecriminalhistoryrecords.htm

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.55.htm

Best of luck.