Step One: Fill out the attached forms. The letter should be polite, concise, and professional, emphasizing personal growth and the benefits of expungement.For felonies in Cuyahoga County, you can request help from the Public Defender's office. You would need to fill out an application that can be found online at. Step One: Fill out the entire application including the financial disclosure statement. I am writing to request that I be allowed to file a petition for expungement of my criminal record before the required waiting period. This form can be used to apply for expungement of juvenile records in Cuyahoga County. Learn more about juvenile record sealing and expungement.