My question involves criminal records for the state of: CA
I have a pleaded guilty misdemeanor more than 3 years. I am paying off the restitution this month. I want to expunge my case. But I have a 5 year probation that have not been reached. One year ago, when I meet my public defender, she told me after I pay off the restitution, I can expunge my case. So it is the time to make a try.
Do I still need the same public defender to help me? Generally how long does it take to expunge the case and will it be decided in one hearing?
Many thanks.

