The record doesn’t care that you weren’t convicted.
It shows up anyway.
Don't Wait to Clear Your Record
The process takes time, typically 6 to 12 months from start to finish, and your one lifetime opportunity to seal or expunge a record in Florida cannot be undone if it’s used incorrectly.
Every month that passes is another month your record shows up on background checks, costs you opportunities, and follows you into situations it has no business being in.
The sooner you start, the sooner that changes.
Our team evaluates eligibility quickly, handles the FDLE application process, and guides you through every step so nothing is missed and your single opportunity is used to its full potential.
Find out if you qualify.
A criminal record can continue affecting your life long after a case is over.
For professionals, executives, business owners, and individuals trying to move forward, the consequences can be ongoing and deeply personal. Many people assume there is nothing they can do about a prior arrest, only to discover they may qualify for relief under Florida law.
At Mayersohn Law Group, we help clients pursue expungements and record sealing with a clear understanding of what is truly at stake. These cases are not simply about paperwork, they are about protecting future opportunities and removing barriers that can follow someone for years.
We evaluate eligibility carefully, guide clients through every step of the FDLE application and court process, and pursue the strongest possible outcome with discretion and attention to detail.
In most cases, no, felony convictions are not eligible for sealing or expungement in Florida. However, if felony charges were dismissed or not filed, the arrest record itself may be expungeable. In human trafficking cases, even convictions may be eligible for expungement under § 943.0583.
Although sealed or expunged records are removed from most public background checks, certain government agencies and licensing authorities may still have access under specific circumstances. Your attorney can walk you through exactly what remains visible and to whom based on your situation.
In most private contexts, yes. After a record is expunged, you may legally deny or fail to acknowledge the arrest, even under oath, with certain exceptions, including law enforcement employment, the Florida Bar, firearms purchases, and guardianship proceedings.
Yes. Clearing or sealing an eligible criminal record may significantly improve employment prospects, professional licensing applications, housing opportunities, educational options, and your overall reputation and privacy.
The complete process, from FDLE application through court order, typically takes 6 to 12 months, with FDLE processing alone taking approximately 12 weeks.
Certain juvenile records may qualify for expungement or automatic expunction under Florida law, depending on the offense and the outcome of the case. Contact us to evaluate whether a juvenile record qualifies.
No. Florida law permits only one sealing or expungement in a lifetime. However, a record that was previously sealed may become eligible for expungement after 10 years.
Florida’s human trafficking victim expungement pathway under § 943.0583 was specifically created for this situation. It allows survivors to expunge records for offenses committed as part of the trafficking scheme, including cases where adjudication was entered, and does not carry the standard disqualification based on prior convictions. Contact us to evaluate whether you or someone you know qualifies.
