Have these past issues come up at some juncture during your pursuit for work or applying for jobs? Or are you instead fearful that it might if you try? Primary

Have these past issues come up at some juncture during your pursuit for work or applying for jobs? Or are you instead fearful that it might if you try? Primary thought is: be honest—you've explained your situation here, do similar if you need to elsewhere. Your (past crime) story at face-value wouldn't affect my assessment of you for a technical role. Second thought is: apply for jobs with a "professional name". Not uncommon. Your first name + your middle name, perhaps. At some point, HR will need to see/know your official name, but that's for book-keeping...you may even be able to have your corp email reflect your professional name, and only your W2 having the true record. If at any point the issue of the past comes up, simply be honest. Should that be grounds for firing you, or not hiring you, so be it. Find an outfit that will understand and give you a fair shot.