Removing the Past
for a Better Tomorrow.

If you have been arrested in Gainesville or have an arrest record in Alachua County, Florida, you must petition the court within that county for a criminal arrest record expungement or sealing. This is the first and most important step to removing that black mark from your past.

⚖ Gainesville Record Expungement Attorney

I have personally represented people seeking record expungements and sealing in Gainesville and High Springs, and all of Alachua County since 2002. Find out if you qualify to have your arrest record expunged or sealed.

When I represent you for your record expungement or sealing, I try to make it as easy as possible for you. I will do the following:

• Prepare all documentation
• Obtain all necessary records to expunge record
• Submit necessary application and documents
• Answer all questions from FDLE (if any)
• Prepare the petition, affidavits, and orders to expunge record
• Serve all necessary parties
• File the petition and necessary documentation to expunge record
• Answer all objections from SAO (if any)
• Represent you in court

All you have to do is:

• Notarize three documents, and
• obtain your fingerprints.

How to Get Your Gainesville Record Expunged

Knowledge is the key to everything, including Gainesville expungements. Below I have listed links to the most common questions people have. These are all on my website. I try to keep it up-to-date with the latest laws of Florida.

Alachua County Government Offices

Government offices in Alachua County, Florida, that maintain arrest record data and would be required to seal or destroy their records upon the granting of an expungement.

Alachua County Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Alachua County Law Enforcement Agencies that keep arrest record information. All Sheriff’s Offices maintain arrest data from all county arrests including their own. All of these agencies would be required to destroy or make confidential arrest records that have been expunged or sealed

If a Hearing is Required

If a hearing is required I encourage you to attend the hearing with me. Depending on the court, attendance may be remote (via Zoom, Teams, etc.) or in-person. If it is in-person, I suggest you try to be there if you are within driving distance. If you are not, I still may be able to appear without you and still get this done. Regardless, I will discuss all your options before the hearing date arrives.

Parking at Courthouse, Gainesville, Florida

If an expungement hearing is required in Gainesville, parking can be an issue. Parking is available in a dedicated parking area and metered parking spots surrounding the courthouse. Try to arrive early to find a spot. Bring plenty of change. If you are willing to walk, free parking is available off of the main avenues.

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