Volusia County Expungement Attorneys

Expungements & Record Sealing in Daytona Beach & Volusia County

If you have ever been arrested for a crime, you may be able to have your criminal record sealed or expunged.  Even if your case was dismissed or you were never convicted of the charges, your arrest will still remain on your record.  Having any type of criminal record can present many obstacles.  You may lose out on a good job, you may be denied acceptance into certain colleges or universities, or you may have difficulties applying for loans and other types of financial aid.  By taking the steps to get your record sealed or expunged, you can prevent your arrest from further hindering your future.

Record Sealing V. Expungements

Although similar, record sealing and expungements are different.   When a criminal record is sealed, the public cannot gain access to it. The only people who can access a sealed record are certain government agencies listed in S.943.059(4)(a) of the Florida Statutes. When a record has been expunged, the same government agencies can still gain access to the record, but they will need to obtain a court order before they can view the information in the record.

How Can an Expungement Lawyer Help?

If you are interested in sealing or expunging your criminal record, it’s best to speak with an experienced Volusia County expungement attorney as soon as possible.  Not all people will qualify for an expungement, usually because they did not complete the terms of their probation, they committed another offense, or because the crime they are trying to seal or expunge is listed in S.907.041.F.S., which lists offenses that cannot be expunged.  A knowledgeable criminal lawyer can review your case to determine if you are eligible for an expungement or record sealing, as well as inform you of which process would best serve your interests.

At Hager & Schwartz, P.A. we have many years of experience in the Florida criminal system, and have assisted countless clients in expunging or sealing their criminal records.  Should you retain our services, you can trust that we will provide you with the resources, guidance, and dedicated legal counsel you need throughout the legal process.

To learn more about how we can help you seal or expunge your record, please don’t hesitate to contact a Volusia County expungement lawyer at our office today!