Criminal Record Expunction Attorney
Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Addison and Dallas Criminal Record Expunction Lawyer
A criminal conviction on an individual's record can cause severe hardship in one's life. Background checks are easily obtained and can cause severe damage to an individual and their family. Just to name a few, it may prevent an individual from:
- Obtaining a job
- Obtaining an apartment
- Obtaining certain state licenses
If you are being haunted by your past, The Law Office of Brock Duke may be able to help you.
In some situations, Texas law allows for the destruction, or "expunction" of criminal records. Getting a criminal record expunged involves the filing of a petition of expunction in the court that originally handled the matter.
To be eligible for an expunction of criminal records, the original charge must have been:
- Dismissed by the court OR
- Found not guilty after a criminal trial
After the expunction order is entered, the person can deny the occurrence of the arrest, the offense, and the existence of the expunction order.
If an individual successfully completed a deferred probation, that person is not eligible under Texas law to have their record expunged. However, they may be eligible to have their criminal record sealed through a petition of non-disclosure. This would seal their record and prevent potential employers from accessing the records.
If you would like to have your criminal record expunged, contact The Law Office of Brock Duke. We will consult with you over the phone or schedule an office appointment at no charge.
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