Expunctions & Nondisclosures
Texas allows for the opportunity to clear your record under certain circumstances in the event of a positive outcome in criminal court. If granted an expunction, then you can legally deny that you were ever even arrested.
A criminal record, even if it is not a conviction, can have serious effects on finding a job, obtaining a gun, or finding housing. It is important to fully clear your record and obtaining a Houston expunction attorney can help you clear your name.
Similar to an expunction, a petition for nondisclosure can a useful tool in clearing your name. If a petition for nondisclosure is approved by a Judge, then law enforcement and state and county agencies are prohibited from disclosing certain prior criminal information making it more difficult for other organizations to gain access. A petition for non-disclosure is more widely available, but also may not completely erase a criminal record.
An experienced Houston Expunction Attorney can help you to navigate the complexity of the requirements for expunctions and petitions for nondisclosures. As a felony Chief prosecutor, Tim Ballengee was responsible for reviewing hundreds of expunction and nondisclosure requests and offering input to help guide the Judge in making decision.
Eligible for Expunction:
Never formally charged
Case Dismissed in Certain Situations
Acquitted of a Crime
Convicted But Later Found to be Innocent