Jacksonville & Northeast Florida Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Records

Jacksonville, FL Sealing Records Lawyer

If you need a record sealed or expunged the law may offer assistance. However, the process can be tricky for those not experienced with the Florida Statutes that deal with sealing and expunging criminal records. You should only retain a criminal defense attorney who has a solid track record of previously sealing and expunging criminal records. Let our Jacksonville, FL Sealing Records Lawyer use his experience to help you seal or expunge your records.

Florida Statute Regarding Expunging of Records

Florida Statute Section 943.0585 governs Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records. Specifically, the statute states: “The courts of this state have jurisdiction over their own procedures, including the maintenance, expunction, and correction of judicial records containing criminal history information to the extent such procedures are not inconsistent with the conditions, responsibilities, and duties established by this section. Any court of competent jurisdiction may order a criminal justice agency to expunge the criminal history record of a minor or an adult who complies with the requirements of this section. The court shall not order a criminal justice agency to expunge a criminal history record until the person seeking to expunge a criminal history record has applied for and received a certificate of eligibility for expunction pursuant to subsection (2).” This subsection of Fla. Stat. Ch. 943.0585 is for informational purposes only and does not include all provisions of this statute.

Sealing Criminal Records in Florida

Similarly, Florida Statute Section 943.059 governs the sealing of criminal records and is likewise similar to the statute that outlines expunging records. Both statutes make it clear that the ultimate decision to seal or expunge a criminal record or history rests with the court and the court can approve or deny the same. Given this it is very important that you hire an attorney that is familiar with the law, steps, and procedures to help you seal or expunge your records.

Contact an Experienced Jacksonville, FL Sealing Records Lawyer Today

Our firm has helped many individuals seal and expunge their criminal record(s) throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Our Jacksonville FL sealing records attorneys have the experience to get your records sealed or expunged right the first time.