Does Your Past Criminal Record Keep Coming Back to Haunt You?
- Is an old misdemeanor conviction preventing you from getting a professional license or making it difficult to find a job? You may be eligible to have your conviction expunged or your conviction set aside.
- Were you arrested for driving under the influence or felony DUI and then you were acquitted or the charges were dismissed? We may be able to help you clear your criminal record through expunction or expungement.
- Were you convicted of a crime in Texas and have completed probation? You may be able to have your case dismissed and your conviction set aside.
If you have questions about whether or not you can clear your criminal record in Texas through expunction or expungement, contact our law office for answers. Phone: 214.660.5785 / 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
In Texas, under certain circumstances, past arrest and conviction records can be cleared through a process called expunction (also known as expungement in other states). The rules that govern when and how a record can be cleared are complicated. Convictions can be set aside only in certain circumstances and after certain statutory waiting periods.
Our defense attorneys are familiar with the methods available for clearing different types of records, and other procedures for dealing with a criminal record that cannot be expunged, including:
- Sealing of juvenile records
- Obtaining orders of non-disclosure
- Expungement of certain Class-C misdemeanors
- Setting aside convictions after completion of probation
- Applying for pardons
Generally, if you were found not guilty of a crime or your case was dismissed, you will be eligible to clear your record if you follow the proper procedures. Once your record is expunged, it cannot be used by any government agency and you can deny the arrest or charges under oath.
If your criminal charges were resolved through deferred adjudication and you have completed probation, you may be able to obtain an Order of Non-Disclosure. The government will then be prohibited from disclosing your criminal conviction.
If you or someone you know wants to erase an arrest or conviction record through expungement, contact our firm to schedule a FREE consultation with a lawyer who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
