Expunctions & Non-Disclosures |
A record expunction erases all proof of a criminal charge as if the arrest never took place. This is very important as colleges, schools, governmental agencies, employers, apartments, and credit agencies will check your criminal history to learn more about you
A criminal history on someone will show that they were arrested and charged with a crime, even if their case was dismissed or they were found not guilty.
Criminal history records are used by governmental agencies, schools, employers, apartments and credit agencies to judge a person. This can result in the denial of admission to schools, employment, housing and credit. In Texas, if a person does qualify to expunge their criminal record, they can remove or erase their arrest, and all booking and court proceedings from the local, state, and federal records.
A clean criminal record is something no one should take for granted.
An Order of Non-Disclosure is like having your criminal record sealed so no one can access it. Sealing a record means that you can have the record sealed from public inspection, even if you've been arrested. Contact us to learn more on how to seal your record under an order of nondisclosure and if you qualify.
What is eligible for a criminal record expunction?
Many Class "C" misdemeanors can be expunged, even if there was a plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) should the Defendant have received a deferred adjudication. A felony or a misdemeanor can be expunged if the person who was arrested or tried for the offense and was
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Even if a your criminal case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, your criminal record will show that you were arrested and charged with a crime. A record expunction in the
State of Texas will remove all criminal history and information relating to the arrest from their record.
Contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Durkin Law Offices for general questions on record expunction and non-disclosure. |
Durkin Law Offices, P.C.
817-545-9700
817-545-5071 (fax) |
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| The Durkin Law Offices, P.C. handles cases in Dallas, Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Denton, Wise, Parker, Clay and Wichita Counties including the Cities of Decatur, Hurst, Fort Worth, Arlington, Granbury, Weatherford, Azle, Irving, Grapevine, Coppell, Colleyville, Southlake, Burleson, Euless, Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Farmers Branch, Keller and others. Other areas reviewed on a case by case basis. |
Expunction of a Criminal Record