So I am an Ohio resident who is currently on probation for a felony 5 non payment child support charge. Upon being served my warrant I turned myself in and went through the process of setting this right. The judge was incredibly kind and sentenced me with treatment in lieu of conviction. So 1 year of mandatory therapy and 3 years probation but no conviction. I have been completely compliant and have stayed on top of all of my obligations. I am now running into the issue of wanting better employment for myself but I am constantly denied on applications because my background check is showing the felony. I am getting denied and considered a felon even though I am not convicted of the felony and my background checks even state charged but not convicted. I just want to better myself and my standard of living and get a better job but it is really hindering my ability to do so. I was curious of whether or not it would be possible in my position to have anything done such as sealing the records or cleaning up my background checks so I can avoid this issue. especially since I still have another year and a half of probation left. any advice would be tremendously appreciated.