Contract

Expunction/Seal Representation Agreement

The undersigned Client, hereby retains/employs, Schrold Law Center, LLC (which is interchangeable used with “Attorneys”), as my attorney of record, for purposes of filing an expunction or seal petition within the State of Florida

1. AUTHORIZATION/EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION: I authorize Attorneys, to act on my behalf in handling all required facets of completing the expunction or seal of an aforesaid criminal case. Attorneys are therefore authorized to make such investigations, undertake such legal proceedings, in furtherance of the petition. The Client acknowledges that Attorneys will solely represent him/her in all necessary steps associated with this process. The law firm has non-attorney staff that will also be working on your file and therefore you give consent to these individuals to view, assist and communicate with you regarding this matter.. Should the need arise, however, for another lawyers(s) and or law firm(s) to act as either co-counsel, take over in part, or handle these entire matters, Attorneys will accordingly notify the Client concerning such referral in writing. If the Client objects however, to the referral(s), he/she MUST communicate the objection in writing, and may accordingly seek alternative counsel of his/her own choosing after immediately notifying Schrold Law Center, LLC.

2. ATTORNEYS FEES: This employment is on flat fee basis. No additional fees outside of the agreed amount will be owed. This fee is not based on an hourly rate or the success or failure of the petition filed. The fee is non-refundable.

3. COSTS: The Client agrees to reimburse Attorneys for any administrative expenses that might be incurred beyond copies, fax, postage, etc. However, Attorneys agree that the flat fee charged includes the cost of obtaining the required Certified Disposition of client’s case and the $75 FDLE application fee. It is understood that these costs are separate and apart from attorney's fees but collected at the same time. The final clerk of court costs associated with the Order being processed and sent to state offices (police, FDLE, etc.) is not included in the flat fee. This cost varies from county to county and will paid directly to the clerk of court at the end of a successful petition process.

4. CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES: The Client agrees to promptly download required documents, execute as instructed and mail all originals back to the mailing address provided above. The Client is solely responsible for informing Attorneys of any criminal or traffic criminal matters that have resulted in a finding of guilt (conviction). The Client acknowledges that he or she has been informed that any conviction will result in the denial of their petition for relief. The Client agrees to inform Attorneys as to any developments and or information which may have a bearing on the petition. The Client therefore agrees to keep Attorneys advised at all times as to their current personal information, including his/her current home mailing address, active telephone numbers, available work address, email address, and or an alternative mailing address. The Client understands that Attorneys rely on the truthfulness of all statements made to them during the course of representation, and that the Client may be subject to criminal prosecution if he/she makes false or misleading statements in connection with the claim(s) Attorneys may terminate this contract if the Client does not fully comply with its terms, or if a determination is made that the Client's claim(s) should not be prosecuted. As such Attorneys will notify the Client in writing about such withdrawal.

5. ATTORNEY’S RESPONSIBILITIES: The Attorneys agree to diligently pursue the Client’s petition for expunction or sealing and to keep him/her fully informed as to the progress of same. Client understands/agrees that Attorneys will return the Client’s file after the closing of the petition and or provide a copy of the same if terminated. If the Client does not request the file after (30) thirty days of notice to do so, it shall be destroyed.

6. LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY: The undersigned Client does hereby make, constitute, and appoint the undersigned Attorneys as the Client's agent and attorney-in-fact to act in the Client's name, place, and stead to discuss, review, and work towards the successful outcome of said petition for expunction or sealing.

7. APPROVAL AND VERIFICATION OF CONTRACT/NOTICE OF CONFLICTS: The Client understands that this contract is binding upon the execution of both parties whether it be via hand or electronic pursuant to F.S.§92.525 Verification of documents, F.S.§668.50 Uniform Electronic Transaction Act 7(a), (b) and or Chapter 15 U.S.C. Chapter 19 (ESIGN Act). The Client may however, terminate this contract in writing. If it is done within (3) days, there shall be no attorney’s fee due however, Attorneys can recoup any advanced costs. If the Client terminates, The Attorneys, after (3) days, Schrold Law Center, LLC shall retain a charging lien for reasonable attorney’s fees and applicable costs as determined by the Court based upon Quantum Meruit for legal services rendered and costs expended during the period of representation. Further, the Client understands that any potential and or known conflicts of interest have been fully disclosed by Attorneys. Nevertheless, both the Client and Attorneys agree to continue the representation in this matter. Should unanticipated additional factors arise, this issue may need to be re-addressed, including that the Client may be forced to obtain alternative counsel, and Attorneys may need to withdraw from further representation in this regard.

8. COMMUNICATIONS BY TEXT and EMAIL MESSAGING: I (the Client), expressly agree to allow Attorneys to send me text and or email messages from time to time regarding the claims and or any other important legal issue. I however, can opt out at any time upon request. By initialing below, I hereby understand and agree to allow to be contacted by text message and or via email.