Gainesville Expungement Attorney

We Can Help You Understand Your Options & Rights

Getting a job can be challenging, especially if your record is not clean. A criminal record, even one that shows only arrests and no convictions, can cost you career opportunities. It is important to understand that there may be opportunities for clearing your record, depending on your situation.

At Barbarette & Quirk, our Gainesville criminal defense attorneys can help you explore your options. With more than four decades of experience, we have the resources to handle a wide variety of cases. We can help walk you through your options and provide you with legal counsel when you need it. In fact, we make ourselves available to our clients around the clock to best serve their needs.

Contact our firm today to learn more about your options.

What Is The Difference Between Record Sealing & Expungement?

In Florida, the main difference between a record being expunged and a record being sealing is that an expungement involves the essential deletion of the record, whereas when a record is sealed, it still exists but it is only able to be viewed by certain government entities.

• Some differences between expungement and record sealing include:
• Expungement: This is a comprehensive option that may be valid if you were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, a drug crime, or another crime where you were acquitted or the charges were dismissed. When your arrest record is expunged, nobody will be able to see it. Some agencies will simply see a notice that your criminal history has been expunged.
• Criminal record sealing: When your record is sealed, most potential employers and other entities will not be able to see the information that was sealed. However, certain government entities will still have access to the information. Still, sealing your criminal or arrest record may provide necessary relief and improve your chances when pursuing a job.

Am I Eligible for Expungement?

In the state of Florida, In most cases, individuals are eligible for expungement if their charges have been dismissed or they have successfully completed their term of probation or deferred prosecution.

How Long Does It Take To Expunge A Record?

To have your record expunged, it can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months. The sooner you file for an expungement, the sooner the request is processed. Our expungement and sealing services are available in Gainesville, Ocala, and throughout Florida.

Call Now to Learn More About Expunction & Record Sealing

When you meet with us for a free case consultation, our Gainesville criminal defense lawyers will review your case and let you know what legal options makes the most sense for you. If we take on your case, we can then move forward through the process, helping you obtain a certificate of eligibility and other required documents. We are committed to stand by your side and pursue all opportunities to clean your record.

Call Barbarette & Quirk at (352) 356-4999 to schedule a free consultation about cleaning your criminal history.