Our Orange County attorneys can help set aside a family law judgement in many cases. Call us today at 949.955.The Petition must be electronically filed in the Orange County Superior Court any other court in California which requires electronic filing. Fill out the Application To Set Aside Conviction. Setting aside a judgment releases the citizen from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction. Aside is sometimes called expungement or expunction. You may honestly answer "NO" to a question regarding a criminal conviction. Unless and until you get the default set aside, the HOA probably won't be interested in settlement. Income. Please Note: Applicants will be notified if proof of any of the above factors will be required to complete the processing of their application. First, the plaintiff (the person filing the case) fills out the DVPO paperwork and gives it to the clerk of court.