Jacksonville Lawyer for Record Sealing & Expungement
A criminal record can cast a long and persistent shadow that can impede your personal growth and professional progression. It can obstruct your access to employment opportunities, housing, and even educational resources. The stigma attached to a criminal record can also strain personal relationships and lead to social isolation. However, relief is available in Florida through two legal processes: record sealing and expungement.
The process of record sealing or expungement can be complicated and daunting. The McCormick Law, can provide you with the competent legal advice and representation you require in these situations.
Our firm has extensive experience navigating the complex terrain of Florida’s criminal justice system, and Attorney McCormick takes pride in helping individuals move forward from past mistakes. We can guide you through the record sealing or expungement process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met, and advocate for your second chance.
We serve clients in Jacksonville and the counties of Nassau, St. Johns, Clay, and Baker.
Book a free initial consultation with our Jacksonville attorney for record sealing and expungement to discuss your options. Contact McCormick Law at (904) 353-0436.
Five-Star Reviews See What our Clients Have to Say
Russell B. McCormick Focuses on You, and It Shows in Our Reviews
Read through some of our recent five-star client testimonials below, or call (904) 353-0436 get started with our attorney today.
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"The Guy to Get it Done"If you need a lawyer who can get it done, Russell McCormick is your guy. Easy to talk to and if he said he was going to do it, it was done. Daily updates even after hours. He exceeded all expectations.- Nina M.
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"A Marvelous Individual"Great experience with Russell McCormick. He understands his client, is very insightful and is an expert in his field. Truly a professional and marvelous individual." I am thankful for him!!- Angelica A.
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"Aggressive for the Best Outcome"All around a great lawyer. We were able to have all the charges against me dismissed. He was aggressive in reaching the best outcome for me and he did it at a cost no one would have considered.- Abdul Z.
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"He Was On Top of Everything"Mr. McCormick and his staff were on top of things from the very beginning. He kept me updated as the case progressed. Always returned my phone calls and answered all of my questions. He went above and beyond anything we expected.- Janine K.
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"Worth Every Penny!"I cannot say thank you enough to Mr. McCormick and his team. Everyone was amazingly nice and professional and I always got a response in a timely manner. He was worth every penny so I didn’t have to face the court alone.- Amber H.
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"Much Love and Respect for This Man"
Russell is by far the best defense attorney in Jax. He did an amazing job with my case. Has the respect of the state's attorneys and the judges as well, which if you know how the law works is important for your defense.
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"He Couldn't Have Made It Easier"Want to give a huge thanks to Russell & I would highly recommend him! He was always easy to get in contact with and answered any questions I had. He couldn’t have made this process any easier. Greatly appreciate all of his work!- Nikki N.
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"Make Him Your First Call!"Sometimes, we make choices in life that require some fast-acting, professional assistance getting it put behind us. Russell McCormick and his team provided just that. I could not have asked for any better service... thank you for making it as painless as p- Tracy W.
Eligibility for Record Sealing & Expungement
Eligibility for record sealing in Florida is generally determined by the nature of your offense, your criminal history, and whether a judgment was entered against you. You may not be eligible for record sealing if you were found guilty, pled guilty, or pled no contest. Certain offenses, such as sexual misconduct, arson, and aggravated assault, may not be sealed.
Expungement eligibility is slightly more complex. You may be eligible for expungement in Florida if your record was sealed for at least 10 years, you were arrested but not convicted, or your charges were dismissed before trial. You cannot have been found guilty of any criminal offense, pled guilty, or no contest to any crime.
Under Florida, specific crimes cannot be sealed or expunged; these offenses disqualify you if a plea or verdict was made to the charge. As mentioned above, these offenses include those involving sex crimes, as well as drug trafficking and violent crimes, like arson, aggravated assault or battery, manslaughter, homicide, and more.
Attorney McCormick can review your situation to determine your eligibility and prepare and oversee your case where appropriate. Call (904) 353-0436 today to get started.
