Criminal Sealings and Expungements

Having a criminal record can be devastating. While you make efforts to change your ways and clean up your lifestyle, random people still have access to your criminal record. This means that anyone can see the charges you faced and potentially pass their own judgment on your character prior to meeting you. This can cause serious problems with such things as looking for a job or renting an apartment.

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But we can help. There is a process by which you can erase those charges. It is called sealing or expunging your record. The sealing and expungement process is simple: just complete a few of our forms, have your fingerprints taken and wait. Once your sealing or expungement is approved, people will not be able to view your criminal charges, even online. That means if someone attempts to look you up through a database of criminal information, he or she will not be able to see your charges. If you are eligible for an expungement, your records are even more protected as no one can view them without a court order.

The entire process takes about 6 - 8 months to complete, but certain crimes cannot be sealed or expunged. So call or contact us today for a pre-screening. Get your life back on track with a sealing or expungement. Or read our recent article about expungement.

Our criminal defense attorneys at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A. help our clients’ rightsto criminal sealings and expungements in Tampa, Bradenton, Clearwater, New Port Richey and Spring Hill. Our lawyers also serve Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Hillsborough and  Hernando Counties in Florida.

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