One brush with the criminal justice system can have a devastating effect on your future. It can prevent you from obtaining a job, a promotion, a license, housing, and many other opportunities. Perhaps the charges against you were dropped, adjudication was withheld, or you were found not guilty. Nonetheless, you may be surprised to learn that the arrest still appears in criminal background searches.

Florida law allows individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements to seal or expunge their criminal history record. Once a criminal history record is sealed or expunged, it no longer appears in criminal background searches and you are legall entitled to deny the incident on job and other applications. Record accesibility and required disclosure may apply in certain situations, such as when applying for a job in law enforcement or social services.

At David B. Pakula, P.A., we believe in second chances. David B. Pakula, Esq. began practicing law in Florida in 1987. Mr. Pakula is Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice, achieved the highest "AV" peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed as one of Florida's "Super Lawyers." Mr. Pakula will provide you with a free evaluation of your eligibility for sealing of expungement. If you qualify, we can help you achieve the second chance for a better future that you deserve. Call our office at 954-217-5123, or use our online consultation form.

Our offices are located in Southwest Ranches, Florida, but we handle sealing and expungement of misdemeanor and felony cases throughout the State of Florida. Our goal is to help as many people as possible. So for a limited time we are offering our legal services in sealing or expungement cases for only $450, plus $150 to cover FDLE and court fees. You can get started with an initial payment of only $200. This offer expires in 30 days. We accept all major credit cards.

This website is designed to assist you in learning about whether you are eligible for sealing or expungement of your criminal arrest record, about what is involved in the process, and about our law firm. For commonly asked questions, see our FAQ page. In addition, visit the following pages for information about:

· Eligibility. Explains the eligibility criteria for sealing or expunging a Florida criminal arrest record.

· Ineligible Offenses. Lists the offenses for which sealing is not available.

· Effect of a Criminal Record Sealing or Expungement. Discusses the limited situations in which sealed or expunged criminal arrest records are subject to disclosure.

· Administrative Expungement. Describes the process for administratively expunging an arrest record if you were arrested as the result of mistaken identity.

· Juvenile Expungements. Summarizes the criteria and the process for obtaining a juvenile diversion expugement.

For a free consultation, complete our online consultation form, send us an email or call us at (954) 217-5123. Don't delay. Let us help you get started on your second chance today.

We also handle criminal and DUI cases, traffic infractions, appeals and immigration matters.

David B. Pakula is Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice. For more information see www.FloridaAppellateLawyer.pro