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There are a few things to discuss. First, when she was in her teens, was she convicted as an adult or adjudicated as a juvenile? If she was adjudicated as a juvenile, that would not be part of her public record. She could apply for an expungement when she turns 24. If she was convicted as an adult, then as long as five years have passed and there is only one conviction of any kind on her record that is not a potential life offense or a CSC charge in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree, then she can apply to have it expunged. I'm not sure what you mean by getting it done "without a fee." Lawyers are going to charge for their services unless they agree to do it pro bono. Even if that is the case or you decide to do it yourself (which you can), there are still some costs and fees that have to be paid even if they are nominal. You have to get a copy of your record from the State police, fingerprinted at your local sheriff's office, obtain a copy of your criminal judgment, and application fees, etc. If you do it yourself, you are looking at maybe $200-300 or so. If you hire a lawyer, expect anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000.