Hiring an Orlando Expungement Lawyer
Why Do You Need Legal Help to Clear Your Criminal Record?
If you are considering clearing your criminal record, you may wonder whether you should hire an Orlando expungement lawyer. The decision to involve a lawyer is personal, and it may be helpful to get information about the expungement process, qualifying for expungement and some other matters as well before you make this decision. At the Rivas Law Firm, P.A. our attorneys assist clients throughout Orlando and the surrounding areas in sealing and clearing their criminal records. We understand that this is an important matter for our clients, as living free of a criminal record may positively impact employment, financial and housing opportunities - not to mention one's reputation.
There are particular items that you must include when applying for an expungement in Orlando, Florida: a Certificate of Eligibility, fingerprints, a check or money order for $75, and a certified copy of the disposition of your case. You must also ensure that your Application for a Certificate of Eligibility is properly filled out, including Section B, which must be completed and signed by the appropriate State Attorney or statewide prosecutor. All of these items must be included in the proper format, or your application will not be processed.
An Orlando expungement lawyer can help you in numerous ways:
- Help determine whether you may qualify for expungement in the first place
- Assist you in filling out your Certificate of Eligibility
- Ensure you have all other items needed to apply for expungement
- File the proper paperwork and items with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
In short, a lawyer can guide you through the expungement process, from start to finish, to help ensure your case is handled properly and you have the opportunity to have your criminal arrest or conviction expunged.
Contact our firm today for help from an experienced Orlando expungement lawyer.