Do I need a lawyer to sign up for the misdemeanor diversion program in Florida? -

Do I need a lawyer to sign up for a misdemeanor diversion program and expungment of the charges in Florida for a first offense second degree misdemeanor? If I need a lawyer, how much should I expect to pay?

Since you live in Florida I would suggest getting a paid attorney.. Depending on the charge that you have it will depend on how much you will have to pay. I would interview a bunch of attorneys. They will advise you for free then they will want a retainment fee. For taking your case. But you can talk to lots of them for free. Do that then pick the best one. Sometimes paying a little more is better . Your paid attorney will tell you if this case can be expunged or not. I know that you can t expunge something till a year later. But I would get an attorney. If you go to court without a lawyer be prepared for the cops to lie and try to press more charges against you. The legal system in the state of FL is crooked. Get a lawyer