Does a Background Check Stand Between You and Your Goals?
An arrest record acts like an anchor, holding you back from job opportunities, housing applications, and professional licenses. Even if your case was dropped or dismissed, the record of the arrest often remains public.
At Anise Criminal Defense, we don't just defend you in court; we help you clean up the aftermath.
Do I Qualify?
Florida law is strict, but we know the nuances. Generally, you may be eligible if:
- Your case was dismissed, dropped (Nolle Prosequi), or you were acquitted for an expungement, or resolved with a withhold of adjudication for sealable offenses.
- You have not been convicted of a criminal offense in Florida before.
- You have not sealed or expunged a record previously.
Our "Clean Slate" Process
We handle the entire bureaucracy for you.
Eligibility Review
We analyze your docket to confirm eligibility.
Application
We file the necessary paperwork with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Court Petition
We petition the court and the State Attorney's office to wipe the record clean.
The Difference Between Sealing and Expunging
Expungement
The record is physically destroyed by most agencies. It is as if the event never happened.
Sealing
The record is preserved but is highly restricted and confidential. The public cannot see it.