Expungement in Florida is a legal process governed by Florida Statute §943.0585. It begins with a Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and continues with a court petition filed in the county where the arrest occurred. Once granted, expungement removes the arrest from the public record and most background check databases.
Erase The Case focuses exclusively on expungement and record sealing throughout Florida. We help clients across the state prepare the required documents, complete the FDLE process, and file petitions with the correct court. The locations below are among the Florida communities where individuals seek help to clear their arrest records and move forward.
Cities Popular We Serve Across Florida
Florida’s expungement process is statewide, but every petition is ultimately filed with the court in the county where the arrest occurred. Local court procedures, filing requirements, and clerk processing times can vary slightly by jurisdiction.
Erase The Case assists clients throughout Florida by preparing the required documents, confirming eligibility through FDLE, and filing expungement petitions with the appropriate county court.
MIAMI DADE
People arrested in Miami typically file expungement petitions through the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts after receiving a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE.
JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville, which includes Duval County, processes expungement petitions through the county court system.
TAMPA
Tampa expungement petitions are filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court after FDLE approval.
PENSACOLA
Pensacola arrests are processed through courts in Escambia County. Individuals seeking expungement must first apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through FDLE before filing a petition.
ORLANDO
Expungement petitions for arrests in Orlando are typically filed through the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Our Orlando expungement lawyer page explains how the process works after FDLE issues a Certificate of Eligibility.
FORT LAUDERDALE
Arrests in Broward County may qualify for expungement under Florida law. Petitions are filed with the Broward County Clerk of Courts after FDLE eligibility approval.
Other Counties
In addition to popular areas, Erase The Case also provides top-notch expungement service in 67 counties:
- Alachua County
- Baker County
- Bay County
- Bradford County
- Calhoun County
- Charlotte County
- Citrus County
- Clay County
- Collier County
- Columbia County
- DeSoto County
- Dixie County
- Flagler County
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Gilchrist County
- Glades County
- Gulf County
- Hamilton County
- Hardee County
- Hendry County
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- Holmes County
- Indian River County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Lafayette County
- Lake County
- Leon County
- Levy County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Manatee County
- Marion County
- Martin County
- Nassau County
- Okaloosa County
- Okeechobee County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- St. Johns County
- St. Lucie County
- Santa Rosa County
- Sarasota County
- Sumter County
- Suwannee County
- Taylor County
- Union County
- Volusia County
- Wakulla County
- Walton County
- Washington County
Why People Across Florida Choose Erase The Case?
Erase The Case focuses exclusively on expungement and record sealing in Florida. Our firm has helped individuals throughout the state navigate the FDLE application process and court petition requirements.
Clients choose our firm because we are:
The highest and most rated expungement law firm in Florida for expungements
100% exclusive in expungement and sealing services
Focused on achieving the most complete expungement possible under Florida law
Known for delivering one of the fastest expungement processes available
Every case begins with a detailed review of eligibility and supporting records. Once eligibility is confirmed, the required documentation is prepared and submitted in accordance with the procedures established by FDLE and the Florida courts.
Find an Expungement Lawyer Near You
If you want to expunge your criminal record, start by reviewing the location pages listed above. We explain how expungement works in that region and how the process begins with a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
For many people, expungement is the first step toward moving forward without the long-term consequences of a public arrest record.
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