Expunge criminal records is a legal process where the records of a criminal conviction are hidden and/or sealed from federal repositories. It's a common practice but ultimately requires an attorney. The first thing you should consider doing is consulting an attorney. They may or may not be able to help but you must contact a lawyer to be sure.
The first thing you should find out is if you are eligible to expunge criminal records. All criminal charges are different and so are the state qualifications and type of charge. In Florida, some of the charges that may not be eligible for expungement are sexual battery, child pornography, terrorism, elder abuse, and homicide.
A more common conviction used by many in every state to expunge criminal records is DUI. This is due to the fact that it can hurt your employement status or even damage your career. Imagine if you are a truck driver, having a DUI on your record would most likely end your career as a truck driver.
Another reason to consider expunging criminal records is when you are in need of financial assistance. If you visit a bank and apply for a loan they may check your criminal record. If they do and find criminal convictions you may lose your ability to secure a loan, or even open a bank account.
Rebuilding your life after a criminal conviction can be very difficult and it's always wise to consult an attorney to help determine if you are eligible to expunge criminal records. How are good standing citizens that may of made a mistake, redeem there life if they cannot remove the bad past from the records? Thankfully for some there are options depending on the type of conviction and state you live in.
You may find it interesting to know that a criminal past can affect your ability to enroll in some colleges & institutions. To learn if a criminal conviction on your record may cause you or someone you love to not be eligible to enroll for college consult an attorney first before calling and asking the school or institution. Then they may be able to advise you on what you can do.