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) 656-6333.
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) 656-6333 get started with our attorney today.
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"Russell Was Awesome!"Facing multiple charges... everything was dropped. Russell was awesome! Always answered my questions and phone calls, and his right-hand woman Dorothy is a great help also.- Robert R.
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"Above and Beyond"They were on top of things from the beginning. He kept us updated as the case moved along. He was always there and answered all of my questions. He went above and beyond anything we expected.- Josh B.
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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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"Super Confident and Easygoing"Russell is a very professional, super confident, and easygoing lawyer. I am grateful for the hard work and energy. Extremely impressed and exceeded all expectations. His diligence provided a miracle for my son.- Timaca H.
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"Other Attorneys Wouldn't Cut It"I gave Mr. McCormick a call and met the next day about my case. Not only did he do a great job on my case, but he and his office worked quickly and did the groundwork to get all charges dropped.- Mike H.
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"He Won Both My Cases"
Would like to thank Russell Mccormick and his firm for helping me yet again. His professionalism and daily updates were very appreciated. He won both my cases and I would highly recommend him.
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"Absolutely Amazing"
Russell is absolutely amazing. He is very thorough in his research. He conducts himself in a very professional manner. He has so much knowledge. We will be keeping him on retainer.
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"Outstanding Representation"Mr. McCormick did an outstanding job representing my son, he’s always professional and response in a timely manner. Not only him, but Ms. Dorothy as well!- Victoria C.
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) 656-6333 today to get started.
