Record Sealing And Expungement Lawyer In Boca Raton
Last updated on April 16, 2025
In addition to possible criminal penalties such as fines and jail time, one of the most significant consequences of a criminal conviction is its effect on your public record. A criminal conviction will show up on every background check, including those for new jobs and employment advancements, rental applications, college admissions, some financial loans and other opportunities that require a background check.
Clearing Your Record Can Pave A New Way Forward
Sealing your record or pursuing an expungement can clear your criminal record completely so that you can gain a new start. When defending clients against state or federal charges initially, The Rudman Law Group takes a big-picture approach and works toward resolutions that protect not only clients’ rights, but also their futures. However, they also regularly assist clients seeking to either seal their records or expunge previous convictions from them.
The Rudman Law Group fully appreciates the lifelong impact a criminal conviction can have and provides zealous and aggressive advocacy to protect your best interests both now and in the future. Contact their Boca Raton office at 561-464-2615 or 888-870-7457 toll-free to discuss your case in a free initial consultation today.
The processes for sealing records and expungement can quickly become overwhelming to those unfamiliar with them. As your attorneys, the team at The Rudman Law Group will take the time to review your particular case and provide honest counsel on whether it is likely to meet the specific requirements for either record sealing or expungement. They will then guide you through the process from start to finish, providing regular communication on the status of the case until finished.
What Is The Difference Between Having A Criminal History Record Sealed Versus Expunged?
When a criminal history record is sealed, the public will not have access to it. Certain government or related entities – primarily those listed in s.943.059(4)(a), Florida Statutes – have access to sealed record information in its entirety. When a record has been expunged, those entities that would have access to a sealed record will be informed that the subject of the record has had a record expunged but will not have access to the record itself without a court order. All they receive is a caveat statement indicating that “criminal information has been expunged from this record.”
Can An Expungement Be Denied In Florida?
In Florida, an expungement can be denied for many reasons. The reasoning could be as simple as you don’t qualify under the law; it could be as complicated as the state attorney’s office or judge just doesn’t think it should be done. This is why you need an attorney to actually help you prepare and argue your expungement in front of a court of law. A simple document preparation service or something that you find online isn’t going to know the nuances and the people involved at the state attorney’s office, and it certainly isn’t going to help you go before a judge and answer the questions the judge is going to want to hear the answers to when it comes time to sign the final order.
Contact An Experienced Broward County Attorney For Expungement And Record Sealing
To discuss the possibility of expungement or having your record sealed, contact The Rudman Law Group at 561-464-2615 or 888-870-7457 toll-free today. From its office in Boca Raton, they represent clients throughout South Florida.
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