Clearing Your Record

Clearing or Sealing Your Criminal Record in Texas

San Antonio Criminal Law Attorney Nico LaHood

You may have heard that after all your jail time and probation has been served and all your fines have been paid, you may be eligible to have your permanent criminal records sealed or expunged.

To learn about Texas criminal law and whether or not you can expunge your records, please contact the Law Office of Nicholas 'Nico' LaHood in San Antonio at 210-227-8236. You can also e-mail Nico directly to request your free consultation.

Expungement vs. non-disclosure: Which is right for you?

In fact, you are only entitled to an expungement if you have an acquittal or dismissal. That makes it extremely important to contact an experienced defense lawyer immediately if you are charged with a crime, one who will fight for your rights and your future at trial.

While an expungement essentially erases your criminal record, a petition for non-disclosure seals it. If your petition is granted, the courts are not allowed to inform any future employers or landlords that you were convicted of a crime.

Clearing your record: Is it worth it?

If your future is worth fighting for, the answer is yes.

Whether you are eligible to have your records permanently expunged or sealed, you will be able to answer truthfully on job applications and rental forms that you have no criminal charges on your record. Without an expungement or non-disclosure order, your options for living a normal life can be seriously limited.

If you wish to discuss how an experienced state and federal criminal defense lawyer like Nico LaHood can help you get your life back in order after an arrest or conviction, please contact us today.

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