How to Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Florida

A new year is upon us—and for many of us, the arrival of 2021 feels like a fresh start! Unfortunately, it can be hard to feel energized for the year ahead if you are still struggling with convictions from your past. This is where an expungement lawyer may be able to help.

Just read on to learn more about this area of law, and how to find an expungement lawyer Orlando residents can count on for convictions of all types. Take a look.

Expungement, Explained

In its most basic form, expungement refers to the process by which one’s criminal record is sealed from the public. When you have an expungement, potential employers, schools, and other institutions will not be able to access your criminal record via background check, letting you leave behind past mistakes and focus on the future.

Special circumstances

Of course, as is the case with any area of the law, every case is different. There are certain types of cases that are automatically eligible for expungement, for example, and others that depend on your unique conviction record.

The team here at Orlando Defense can help you better understand your options as you consider expungement.

Why start now?

As far as expungement timelines go, you can typically expect the process to take about eight months.

It may take you additional time to remove mentions of your criminal record from social media and other websites, which are not affected by legal expungement.

For these reasons, it is advised that you begin looking into your expungement options as early as possible—so that you can achieve your fresh start and begin looking ahead toward new employment, housing, and other opportunities right away.

Imagine the peace of mind you will feel once your past is no longer a hindrance to your future goals and self-improvement!

If you are interested in learning more about your expungement options, Orlando Defense is here to help. Contact us today and let us help you achieve the fresh start you’ve been looking for.