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In need of a expungement lawyer

Answered 3 years and 3 months ago by attorney Doug Greenberg   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Please give us a call at 727-384-2111 and we can help you with expunging your record.   Thank you and best regards, Zachary M. Greenberg, Esq.  
Please give us a call at 727-384-2111 and we can help you with expunging your record.   Thank you and best regards, Zachary M. Greenberg, Esq.... Read More

Felony charges

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Feloy charge or conviction?   If charge, have him consult his attorney.   Obviously, he has no work,. He should be taking charge of this instead of mommy    
Feloy charge or conviction?   If charge, have him consult his attorney.   Obviously, he has no work,. He should be taking charge of... Read More

Felony and renting

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
It depends if you were adjudicated. the charge, and whether you were ever adjudicated and ever had a previous case sealed or expenged
It depends if you were adjudicated. the charge, and whether you were ever adjudicated and ever had a previous case sealed or expenged

Can you get an out of state misdemeanor expunged off of your record in any way possible in the future?

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
The expungement of an out of state record is governed by the law of the state where the conviction occurred
The expungement of an out of state record is governed by the law of the state where the conviction occurred

How to avoid the minimum mandatory 10 days in jail for second driving our suspension in 5 years?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Retain an attorney to analyze your case, plea bargain or take it to trial.   How much is 10 days worth of work worth?
Retain an attorney to analyze your case, plea bargain or take it to trial.   How much is 10 days worth of work worth?
You need to consult with a Pennsylvania lawyer
You need to consult with a Pennsylvania lawyer

I was 16 when I got a grand theft charge I was charger as in adult and was sentenced to 7 years 6months this has affected me very badly

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You apparetnly have an adjudication. You can neither seal nor expunge your record
You apparetnly have an adjudication. You can neither seal nor expunge your record

Iโ€™m getting a Masters Degree at age 62. I want to work in my field a few years. Can I get two felonies expunged from my record

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Seal-and-Expunge-Process/Reasons-for-Denial  
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Seal-and-Expunge-Process/Reasons-for-Denial  

Expungement

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
It depends if you were adjudicated and what the charge was.   go to the FDLE website and there is a checklist or retain counsel
It depends if you were adjudicated and what the charge was.   go to the FDLE website and there is a checklist or retain counsel

I would like to have my criminal record expunged and the right to carry a firearm in Florida.

Answered 5 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If you were adjudicated a felon, then you cannot get anything sealed and cannot possess a firearm   If you were adjudicated for any offense anywhere you cannot get your record sealed.   You are not eligible under all circumstances to have anything expunged since your charges were not dismissed... Read More
If you were adjudicated a felon, then you cannot get anything sealed and cannot possess a firearm   If you were adjudicated for any offense... Read More

"can i own a firearm if i was convicted of a non violent felony in florida (40) years ago and it was expunged?".

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
if it was expinged it means the charges were dismissued   if it was sealed it means you were not adjudicated a felon.   If it was a domestic violence than you cannot regardless of adjudication
if it was expinged it means the charges were dismissued   if it was sealed it means you were not adjudicated a felon.   If it was a... Read More

Do I have a case for an expungements

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You were adjudicated. You cannot seal nor expunge anything.
You were adjudicated. You cannot seal nor expunge anything.

Do court fees have to be paid in full in order to seal a case

Answered 6 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You will not be allowed to seal a file if you owe costs
You will not be allowed to seal a file if you owe costs

can i do it my self

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Twice asked. Dismissed or plea? If plea you cannot seal nor expunge
Twice asked. Dismissed or plea? If plea you cannot seal nor expunge

Can I get a fraud charge and grand theft charge that was dropped expunged in florida?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Sounds like you need the skill of a lawyer   contact one directly
Sounds like you need the skill of a lawyer   contact one directly

Getting my right to vote back.

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If you were adjudicated a felon and Virginia did not restore your rights you definitely can NOT vote 
If you were adjudicated a felon and Virginia did not restore your rights you definitely can NOT vote 

How long must I wait before applying to expunge my criminal record?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Since you have been adjudicated, you cannot seal nor expunge any record
Since you have been adjudicated, you cannot seal nor expunge any record

How long does it take to get your records expunged

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Look on the FDLE website and you will see they are woking on the December 2017 applications.   But yu should start immediately. The longer you wait to start, the longer it will take to complete
Look on the FDLE website and you will see they are woking on the December 2017 applications.   But yu should start immediately. The longer you... Read More

Expunging a Juvenile Record

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
So what hasn't he contacted a lawyer to initiate the process?
So what hasn't he contacted a lawyer to initiate the process?

Is there a statue of limitation in my situation

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
I can't understand your question. You were charged. Then what happened with the charge? Were you convicted. What was the charge.   The statute (with second t) of limitations varies depending on the charge.
I can't understand your question. You were charged. Then what happened with the charge? Were you convicted. What was the charge.   The statute... Read More

Want to work with Gov as Cyber Division

Answered 8 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If you pled for any charge you are not eligible for expungement. You msy br eligible for sealing. However, you cannot seal a charge of domestic violence
If you pled for any charge you are not eligible for expungement. You msy br eligible for sealing. However, you cannot seal a charge of domestic... Read More

Can I expunge my felony charge of DWLS?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If you have never been adjudicated guilty of any crime anyplace, then you are eligible for sealing, not expungement.   Contact me Gary Kollin 954-723-9999    
If you have never been adjudicated guilty of any crime anyplace, then you are eligible for sealing, not expungement.   Contact me Gary... Read More

If I have one arrest sealed am I allowed to seal a different arrest

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
The answer is the same as the one received by you from all the lawyers you communicated with
The answer is the same as the one received by you from all the lawyers you communicated with

How do I expunge my PTI felony of third degree child abuse?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
I handle those matters and I would be happy discussing being retained.
I handle those matters and I would be happy discussing being retained.

When a background check shows wrong information

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
 PURSUANT TO THE FCTA (Fair Credit and Trade Act) you are entitled to obtain from the company the identity and other information regarding the background check.   You can then contact the company who provided the information and challenge the validity of the information. If it cannot be validated, it must be removed.   This has to be done by the"he" you are referring to.... Read More
 PURSUANT TO THE FCTA (Fair Credit and Trade Act) you are entitled to obtain from the company the identity and other information regarding the... Read More