YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO HAVE YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD PERMANENTLY SEALED/EXPUNGED

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Exceptions to the right to deny or acknowledge arrests or charges that have been sealed or expunged.

In certain situations, if asked, you must acknowledge your sealed or expunged arrest or conviction. In these limited situations the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is authorized to disclose the existence, but not the contents, of a criminal history record that has been sealed or expunged if you are seeking employment, membership, or licensure with any of the following:

1. A Criminal Justice Agency (police dept etc.)
2. The Florida Bar (applying for admission to the Florida bar)
3. The Department of Children and Family Services
4. The Department of Juvenile Justice
5. A contractor or licensee in a sensitive position having direct contact with children
6. The Department of Education
7. Any public or private school
8. A local government agency that licenses child care facilities

Additionally, you may be required to divulge the information in the following situations:

1. If you are a defendant in a criminal prosecution;
2. If you are concurrently or subsequently petitioning to have another unrelated criminal episode sealed or expunged.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page should be used as a reference only and is not intended to be legal advice. Florida criminal law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult an experienced Orlando criminal defense attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.**

Contact an Orlando criminal defense attorney at Corzo & Kohrs to SEAL OR EXPUNGE YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD.

At Corzo & Kohrs you can speak directly with an experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyer about helping you expunge your criminal record or seal your criminal record. For questions about how to seal or expunge your criminal record, contact a criminal defense attorney at Corzo & Kohrs for a free initial consultation.