The difficulty with a criminal charge is that it stays on your record and often has negative effects on your future. A criminal conviction on your record can keep you from purchasing a home, getting a job, obtaining a professional license, and getting into the college of your choice.
Fort Myers Attorneys Assisting With Sealed Arrest Records
At Fox & Ramunni, P.A., we can help to have your past criminal records sealed, or have them erased altogether through expungement. We will start by reviewing your record to determine if you qualify. Once we've determined that your circumstances allow you to have your record cleared, we will apply through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and go before a judge for a formal order. The process takes between three to six months. To talk to an attorney about sealing your record or having it expunged, contact us today in Fort Myers by calling 239-284-1477, or in our LaBelle office at 863-236-9338.
Criminal Record Expunged
When your past criminal record is expunged, all public records of the arrest are destroyed and it's as if the criminal charge never took place. Requirements to qualify for expungement include:
- Your charge is dropped or you were acquitted by a judge or jury
- You have no prior adjudications of guilt
- You have no prior sealing or expungement record
The sealing of your past criminal record means that you are physically closing your record to the public. An individual wanting to see your past record would need to obtain a court order to gain access, and there are very few circumstances that would allow a record to be unsealed. To speak with a lawyer about destroying your past criminal record, contact a Fort Myers criminal conviction expungement attorney today. To reach our Fort Myers office call 239-284-1477 and our LaBelle office 863-236-9338.
