Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: record sealed or expunged

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You need to speak with your attorney and find out why it was denied. If it is the court's policy not to seal or expunge a domestic violence matter, then no matter whom represents you, there will not be any difference. If you cannot get the attorney to inform you, then visit the court and look at your file. While there, make sure that your attorney actually did file a Motion to Seal or Expunge and was denied. If not, find a new attorney.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.