Free arrest record expungement workshop coming to Broward Courthouse

The Broward State Attorney’s Office is offering residents a chance to clear their criminal records through a free one-stop arrest record sealing and expungement workshop on Friday, November 14, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event will take place on the 3rd floor of the Broward County Courthouse in Jury Room #03320, located at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Hosted by Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor and volunteers from his office, the workshop is a collaborative effort with the Broward County Clerk of Courts and the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Community support and sponsorship have been provided by Greenspoon Marder LLP, the Broward County Bar Association, and The Westside Gazette.

Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on how to seal or expunge eligible arrest records, helping them move forward without the burden of a public criminal record.

Free parking will be available only in the jury parking garage at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The garage, located on the northeast corner of SE 3rd Avenue and SE 6th Street, must be entered from the west side along SE 3rd Avenue near the drawbridge. Attendees should bring their parking ticket to the workshop for validation.

After parking, visitors can take the pedestrian walkway on the 3rd floor of the garage directly to the 3rd floor of the courthouse, where the workshop will be held.

For many Broward County residents, this event provides an important opportunity to get a fresh start — free of charge and with expert help from local legal professionals.