I am a 51 year old male, who was convicted of assult in 1988, time served (9 months). I went back to work (I worked mostly in Law firms) until 2003, but I continued to work until 2006. I am now unemployed and cannot get hired  because of the criminal backgroound checks that really begun after the 9/11terrorist attack. I found a site that specializes in expunging previous convictions, but I cannot afford thier fees. Can I get my conviction expunged myself and how do I do it.

Thank you