Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Record Sealing & Expungements 

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you may be able to get your record sealed or expunged.   Having a criminal history makes it very difficult to find employment, gain acceptance to college, and qualify for home loans, bank loans, and credit lines.  By contacting an experience Orlando expungement and record sealing lawyer, you can determine if you’re eligible to file for an expungement or to get your criminal record sealed.   A lawyer who has experience in these matters will be able to review your prior arrests and charges, and determine whether or not expungement or record sealing is right for you.

Why Should I Seal My Criminal Record?

Expungements and record sealing have many benefits.   Because criminal records are a matter of public record, anyone doing a search can find out if you’ve been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime.  This makes it very difficult for someone with a criminal history to find a good job, get into college, or apply for a loan, since prospective employers, universities, and banks and lenders can easily conduct a background check.   However, after your criminal record has been sealed or expunged it will no longer be public record, and you will no longer be required to say “yes” on an application where it asks, “have you ever been arrested or charged with a crime?” 

In addition, many people choose to have their criminal records sealed or expunged just so they can say they do not have a criminal record.  Having a criminal history is a source of embarrassment and shame for many people.  By taking the necessary steps to seal or expunge their record, people can put the past behind them and begin with a fresh start, free of the stigma of being deemed a criminal.

Contact an Orlando Expungement Lawyer

If you are interested in expunging or sealing your criminal record, we can help.  At Rivas Law Firm, P.A. we have considerable experience in this area of criminal law, and can review your situation to determine if you are eligible for an expungement or record sealing.   We know how important it is to put your past behind you, and that’s why we are fully devoted to doing everything we can to convince the judge to grant you an expungement.  After the expungement is complete, you will be able to enjoy a fresh start in life, where future opportunities are now endless.

To learn more about record sealing and expungement, please contact an Orlando criminal defense lawyer at Rivas Law Firm, P.A. today!