Are there any advantages for hiring a lawyer to file an expungement in the state of Florida when I can file it on my own?

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   Joshua Pond

   Portland Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 12, 2012 15:06. You should be asking this of a Florida attorney or, at least, someone licensed to practice in Florida. This would be handled in Oregon and Oregon's laws wouldn't apply.

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2. Licensed in OR

   

   Jay Bodzin

   Portland Family Law Attorney

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   Answered October 12, 2012 16:13. Yes. Bluntly, there's a greater chance that it'll be done wrong if you try to do it yourself without a lawyer. But you need to ask an attorney who practices in Florida for details.

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