Tampa & Sarasota Expungement Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Florida

When a person is charged with or arrested for a crime, even if they are found not guilty it can still become a public record. What this means is that anyone can view your criminal record by conducting a criminal background check or by stopping by the police station or courthouse to view your files. In addition, if you are asked on an application if you have been charged with and/or arrested for a crime you are legally required to give an honest answer. This can be very problematic if you are applying for a job, housing, loan, security clearance, professional license or trying to be admitted into a place of education.

Florida law allows for certain individuals that qualify to request to have their criminal record sealed or expunged, otherwise referred to as expungement.  What this means is that your criminal record can be physically destroyed by the clerk of the court and no longer available to be viewed by the public. In addition, you then can legally answer no any questions pertaining to any past criminal charges or arrests. Basically, it will be as though you never had a criminal record to begin with at all. This can allow for a fresh start on your future leading the way too many opportunities that may have never come your way, or you may have never qualified for prior to an expungement.

At Musca Law we pride ourselves in helping individuals begin a new start on life, free of the stigma of being deemed a criminal. It is always a breath of fresh air to start over in life, especially when a chance is given that is not difficult to obtain. The Sarasota and Tampa expungement lawyers at our firm can tell right away whether or not your misdemeanor or felony case may qualify, even if you have received adjudication. Please contact an attorney at Musca Law if you have questions about expungement or if you believe that you meet the following requirements:

Legal Requirements for Expungement in Florida

• This is your first time applying for an expungement.
• You have never been convicted of a crime or received a criminal ordinance.
• You are not under any type of court supervision or probation

It is very important to hire an expungement lawyer immediately if you are interested in having your criminal record cleared or sealed in Tampa or Sarasota, Florida. This is because the expungement process can take up to around 6 months to complete due to the mandatory paperwork that must be filed and approved by the district attorney, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and then the courts. Even if you do not meet the above requirements we can still review the facts of your case with you and determine if you have any other options. Please contact a Sarasota or Tampa expungement lawyer at Musca Law to so that we can get started on creating a better future for you today.

Do you want to have your criminal record destroyed? Contact a Tampa Expungement Attorney today!