On Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Pinellas Technical College (901 34th St. S, St. Petersburg), attorneys will answer questions about the process and explain which charges are not eligible for expungement.
ST. PETERSBURG — A judge or court can expunge or seal certain criminal records. Expungement removes arrests or convictions from a person’s criminal record as if they never occurred, while sealing removes a person’s criminal record only from public view. A court cannot view expungement but can access a sealed record.
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Pinellas Technical College (901 34th St. S, St. Petersburg), attorneys will answer questions about the process and explain which charges are not eligible for expungement.
“One in three adults nationwide has a criminal record, creating barriers to employment when they may otherwise be excellent candidates for positions our employers need to fill,” said Steven Meier, CEO of CareerSource Pinellas. “For those who meet the strict criteria, having their criminal record sealed or expunged can mean the difference in rejoining the workforce, earning a living wage and making positive contributions to our community.”
Topics:
- Basics of sealing/expunging a record
- What is expungement?
- Are my offenses eligible for expungement?
- Benefits of expunging and sealing of records
Presenters:
- Attorney Bruce Denson
- Attorney J.S. Fleming
- Attorney Bridgette Domingos
- Attorney Catherine R. Henry
Each attorney will speak roughly 10 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session. For additional information or questions, contact Anita Lewis at 727-327-2081, ext.113.
Attendees are asked to register online for this free workshop. Click here to register.