Expungement Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale

Want to Clear Your Record? Let Lorri Fishman Help You.

If you’ve been arrested and / or you have a criminal record, anyone can easily learn all about your criminal case, including potential employers, apartment building managers, financial institutions (banks), and even family members or neighbors. Clearly, it is in your best interest to expunge or seal your criminal record as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary problems or embarrassment. Even if you received a withhold of adjudication and avoided conviction, your criminal record may still cause you problems. If you qualify, sealing or expunging your criminal arrest (police and court) records is a low-cost way to improve your life.

Cleaning and clearing your record by sealing or expunging can protect your future. Once your record is sealed or expunged, you can legally deny having ever been arrested or charged. The Fort Lauderdale expungement attorney at Lorri K. Fishman, P.A. focuses on sealing or expunging criminal records so that they do not appear on criminal background checks for clients.

See what Lorri Fishman can do for your future. Call the Law Offices of Lorri K. Fishman for a free consultation: (954) 371-0229.

Am I Eligible To Expunge/Seal a Record?

• If you meet these basic requirements, you may be eligible for expunction:
• You have not previously had a record sealed or expunged
• You have never been convicted (adjudicated guilty) of a misdemeanor, criminal ordinance violation (including traffic criminal cases such as DUI, reckless driving, or driving while license suspended) or a felony
• You are not currently under court supervision (probation, community control, or any other court-mandated program)
• You received a “withhold of adjudication” for the offense, and it is not listed below as an ineligible crime

Are Certain Crimes Ineligible?

• Crimes you may not seal or expunge, regardless of whether you were found guilty, took a plea, or were given a withhold of adjudication:
• Most sex offenses involving children
• Sexual battery
• Pimping underage prostitutes
• Voyeurism
• Violations of the Florida Communications Fraud Act
• Computer pornography(child related)
• Selling or buying of minors
• Drug trafficking
• Arson
• Aggravated assault or battery
• Child abuse of any kind
• Abuse of elderly or disabled adult
• Kidnapping
• Homicide / manslaughter
• Robbery
• Carjacking
• Burglary of a dwelling
• Stalking and aggravated stalking
• Domestic violence
• Home invasion robbery
• Attempting to commit any of the above crimes

Trusted Counsel Is Just a Phone Call Away

Whether you are still facing criminal charges and are concerned about your future record or need assistance with expunging an old criminal charge, Lorri Fishman is qualified to assist you during this time. She understands the complexity of the expungement process and can walk you through from start to finish.

Ready for a fresh start? Call a Fort Lauderdale expungement lawyer at (954) 371-0229 today.