Sealing and Expunging Records in Tampa

Attorney Richard Leal is available to assist you with the sealing and expunging of past criminal offenses.  Formal sealing and expungement of criminal records is the only way to ensure that prior offenses are truly removed from your record.

Why sealing and expunging of records is useful

Everyone makes mistakes.  If you have a prior criminal Florida conviction in your past, even if it is from a long time ago or for something minor, it can still negatively affect your ability to:

• Get hired
• Rent an apartment
• Obtain a loan
• Enroll in school

Despite what you may have been told, criminal offenses—no matter what kind or when they occurred—are never removed from your record unless you take active steps to do so.

How sealing and expunging works

Sealing and expungement is not an opportunity for criminal offenders to erase their records at will. It is a privilege granted to people—usually once in a lifetime—who have made one mistake and who do not deserve to be penalized for the remainder of their lives for it.

Do you qualify for sealing and expungement?

The terms under which you may apply for a sealing and expungement in Tampa are somewhat narrow.  You must not have any other criminal convictions on your record.  However, do not assume that you are ineligible simply because you had a prior case where you pled guilty or no contest.  The best thing to do is to contact Attorney Leal. In a free phone consultation, he will review the details of your situation, advise you regarding your eligibility, and tell you how he can help.  Sealing and expungement is one of Attorney Leal's primary areas of focus.

For experienced, affordable legal help with sealing and expunging Tampa criminal records, contact Tampa criminal defense attorney Richard D. Leal, P.A. today.