Record Sealing & Expungement in Florida

 

Clear Your Past. Protect Your Future.

When an old arrest or charge continues to follow you, it can affect your job opportunities, housing, education, and peace of mind. Florida law provides a path to seal or expunge certain criminal records—giving you the chance to move forward without your past holding you back.

At the Talkington Fletcher Law Office, we guide clients through this process with precision and care. Since 1995, our firm has helped individuals reclaim their futures with dignity and confidence.

What’s the Difference Between Sealing and Expungement?

Record Sealing

Your record becomes confidential and hidden from public view. Most employers, landlords, and background checks cannot access it. Certain government agencies still can.

Record Expungement

Your record is physically destroyed by most agencies. Only FDLE keeps a confidential copy that cannot be accessed without a court order. There are still some government agencies which can access.

In short:

  • Sealing hides the record.

  • Expungement erases it.

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Who Qualifies?

Florida law has strict requirements. You may be eligible if:

  • You were not convicted of the offense

  • You have never been convicted of any crime

  • You have never sealed or expunged a record before

  • You are not currently on probation or court supervision

  • Your charge is not on Florida’s disqualifying list (certain violent, sexual, and serious offenses)

You may qualify for expungement if your case was:

  • Dropped

  • Dismissed

  • Nolle prosequi

  • No information filed

  • You were found not guilty

If you’re unsure, we can evaluate your eligibility quickly and clearly.

How Attorney MS Dione Talkington Fletcher Can Help

Benefits of Clearing Your Record -

A sealed or expunged record can help you:

  • Pass employment background checks

  • Qualify for housing

  • Apply for professional licenses

  • Restore your reputation

  • Move forward without old mistakes resurfacing

In most situations, you may legally deny the arrest ever occurred.

Why choose Talkington Fletcher Law Office, P.A.?

  • Over 30 years of criminal defense experience

  • Personalized, one‑on‑one guidance

  • Clear communication at every step

  • A proven record of successful outcomes

  • A firm that treats you with respect—not judgment

When your future is on the line, Ms. Dione is your defender.

Start the Process Today.

If you believe you may qualify for record sealing or expungement, we can help you confirm your eligibility and begin the process immediately.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a clean slate.

Contact Ms. Dione for experienced legal services at the primary office in DeLand, Florida, or satellite location in Orlando. Ms. Dione is available for consultation by phone, in person, or virtually via Zoom. Call her office at (407) 401-0007. Proudly serving clients throughout Orange, Seminole, and Volusia Counties, Florida. Don't try to handle this on your own. Contact Dione Talkington Fletcher,Attorney at Law, P.A., today. Ms. Dione is a dedicated advocate and protector.

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