If you are looking to leave a past mistake behind, the process of sealing or expunging a criminal record in Florida is your most important civil right. The first and often most frustrating hurdle is obtaining the “Certificate of Eligibility” from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Currently, we are seeing significant processing delays […]

For many Floridians seeking a “second chance,” the process of sealing a criminal record feels like a bureaucratic hurdle. One of the most common points of confusion for both petitioners and practitioners is whether a formal court hearing is actually required to get a petition granted. Under Florida law, the answer depends largely on whether […]

What happens if you get arrested in Florida for a case that originated outside of Florida? When that case is resolved in the other case, you can petition to expunge your record there. When you receive that order, you or your attorney can send that order to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to […]