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Clearing a record in Lee County
Where each step happens, what it costs, and who can help.
Your steps
Six steps, from prints to the judge's order.
- Optional: see your own record firstFDLE personal review — FDLE says up to 30 working days
- Get your fingerprint cardLee County Sheriff's Office — or any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that takes printsFive places in Lee County — where to get fingerprinted ↓
- Get a certified disposition of your caseLee County Clerk of Court2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
- Apply to FDLE for your certificate of eligibilityThe Florida Department of Law EnforcementYour application, signed before a notary or a deputy clerk, with your fingerprint card, the certified disposition and the fee · FDLE says about 12 weeksExpunging? The State Attorney's office for the 20th Judicial Circuit completes page 2 of the application, the written certified statement.The law, in plain language: § 943.0585 (expunging) · § 943.059 (sealing)
- An attorney prepares your petition We prepare your petition documents You prepare your petition documents Attorney An attorney creates the documents and handles the filing Expeal We create the documents for you to file DIY You create the documents yourself
- File your petitionYour attorney files your petitionLee County Clerk of Court2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (map, opens in a new tab) · Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern timeThe clerk also has a branch — addresses and hours ↓
- The judge rulesLee County, 20th Judicial CircuitIf the petition is granted, the certified order goes to FDLE
What it costs
Every figure, with its source and the date we checked it.
Your costs in Lee County
From $2,130 + copies
About $334 + copies
About $135 + copies
A private attorney represents you
Expeal prepares your documents
You prepare your documents yourself
Who prepares your documents
The attorney price is one Florida firm's published entry price.
What everyone pays
Florida's and Lee County's fees, and mailing — the same whoever prepares your documents
$134.90 + copies, from $75 FDLE · $42 filing · $12.90 mailing · $5 fingerprints · $2 + $1/page copies
Every figure and its source (8)
- Expeal$199 Expeal's published price — we create the documents, you file themChecked September 29, 2026
- An attorney$1,995+ Erase the Case — Erase Pro — the entry package; more for other packagesChecked September 27, 2026
- Doing it yourself$0 You prepare the documents yourself
- FDLE certificate$75 Fla. Stat. § 943.0585(2)(a)4. / § 943.059(2)(a)3. (2025); FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions — paid to FDLE with the certificate-of-eligibility application · § 943.0585 (expunging) / § 943.059 (sealing)Checked August 17, 2026
- Filing$42 Lee County Clerk sealing and expunging recordsChecked September 21, 2026
- Mailing$12.90 USPS Priority Mail flat rate prices — per envelope; the same price to any U.S. address, whatever the packet weighsChecked September 7, 2026
- Fingerprints$5.00 Lee County Sheriff's Office fingerprint services — the Sheriff's Office's charge per card for ink prints on FDLE's card — the applicant brings the card, the office prints none; by appointment; cash or credit card, exact change (no coins); a government-issued ID required; another law enforcement or criminal justice agency sets its ownChecked September 21, 2026
- Certified copies$2.00 Lee County Clerk copies of records — per certified document, plus $1.00 per pageChecked September 21, 2026
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See if I qualify →Where to get fingerprinted
Five places in Lee County take prints on FDLE's card — or use any law enforcement or criminal justice agency that does. Each sets its own price.
Lee County Sheriff's Office
$5
1st Precinct121 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 477-1810
2nd Precinct1301 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 477-1820
3rd Precinct15650 Pine Ridge Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 477-1830
4th Precinct8350 Hospital Dr, Suite 114, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 477-1840
5th Precinct / Headquarters14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern time (by appointment)(239) 477-1850
The clerk's offices
Lee County Clerk of Court · leeclerk.org · (239) 533-5000
The main office
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
1 branch — addresses and hours
Cape Coral Branch1039 SE 9th Pl, 2nd Floor, Cape Coral, FL 33990 (map, opens in a new tab)Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern time
In their words
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I was terrified of getting mixed up with the legal system again, but I knew I had to clear my record to get a promotion at work. Thanks to Expeal for making it so easy and anonymous because I was able to take my time and gain the confidence I needed to face the court one last time.
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Help near you
Lawyer referral, and free or low-cost legal help, for Lee County.
Talk to a lawyer
- Lee County Bar Lawyer Referral ServiceThe bar association's own referral service: a consultation of up to 30 minutes with a member attorney for a $50 administrative fee, arranged online, by phone or as a walk-in Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. at 2077 First Street, Suite 207.
- Member Directory - Lee County Bar Association Attorney directoryThe bar association's member directory, searchable by name, firm, practice area, city and zip code — a second door beside its referral service.
- Across Florida: The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Free or low-cost legal help
- Across Florida: Legal Aid - Florida Courts