How to Look Up Your Criminal Record

Anyone can find your criminal record by looking you up on a local criminal database using your Social Security number, date of birth and any other identifying data.

If you are considering applying for a new job, you may be concerned about what might appear. The first step in looking up your records is talking with an attorney in Rockville about whether your state has a criminal record database.

In this video, a criminal defense attorney provides a brief overview for looking up your criminal record when seeking employment. As he explains, you can check your criminal background by going to the state or county courthouse in which you believe you may have committed a crime. These records are available to anyone and will reveal whether you have been convicted of a crime, including DUI and cybercrime.