Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers
How Can I Seal My Criminal Record?
Mistakes you made as an irresponsible youth should not continue to haunt you as a responsible adult. When a minor mistake as a minor has resulted in a criminal charge on your permanent record, the attorneys at The Owens Law Firm in Tampa, Florida can assist you in sealing your record and getting your record expunged.
With employers doing thorough background checks, a clean record is a must. One arrest or conviction can affect whether or not you get the job you want. Salary can be affected and your overall career can be placed in jeopardy all because of one mistake made a long time ago.
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Expungement of your criminal record allows you the legal right to state truthfully to a prospective employer that you have never been arrested or convicted of a crime. The criminal history record is removed from official background checks. Prospective employers will never know it was there after your record has been sealed.
The rules of expungement are dictated completely by statute. Your attorney at The Owens Law Firm will petition the court on your behalf to expunge or seal your arrest history, if you qualify under the current laws. Persons who were arrested for or convicted of a crime committed while visiting Florida will need to return to the state and have that part of their record expunged.
To see if you are eligible to have your record sealed, you can visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website, which outlines the requirements for record expungement and record sealing.
Clients have come to our firm seeking to seal their record after being charged with alcohol crimes, drug possession, rape, battery, and other violent crimes. It is important to note that even if you are charged with a crime and the charge is dropped, it remains on your record.
For more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss sealing your criminal record, please contact us.
