Convictions are not the only things that show up on a record. If you were arrested but not charged, it can be seen on your record. If you were charged but not convicted, it can be seen on your record. Your record is public, and even allegations of criminal activity do not look good to potential employers and other parties. Thankfully, there are options available to clear your record. An experienced attorney can help you explore them.
At The Law Office of Kelly F. Pittl in San Antonio, we are well-versed in the various options available for clearing records in Texas, including expunctions and nondisclosure. Our criminal law team is ready to help you clean your criminal record.
Expunctions
Expunction, also referred to as expungement, is an effective method for removing arrests and charges that did not result in convictions from your record. In certain very limited circumstances, this method may also remove convictions for people who were convicted as a minor, were convicted and then later acquitted or were convicted for someone else's crimes due to identity theft. Most convictions cannot be cleaned from a person's record.
The process begins with a petition for expunction of criminal records. We will help you complete the petition. We will represent you in the required expunction hearing. We will guide you through the process, helping you avoid the pitfalls and taking every step to see that you are successfully able to clean arrests off your record. We will take the time to follow up once the process has been completed to make certain that the expunction takes effect.
Nondisclosure Of Criminal Records
An often overlooked option for cleaning criminal records is an order of nondisclosure. This can be used on matters that might not be able to be removed with an expunction. For example, a nondisclosure order can be used on charges that were resolved with deferred adjudication. A nondisclosure order does not technically remove criminal records. However, it does make them far less public. Potential employers may not be able to see the criminal records with the help of a successful order of nondisclosure. We will help you determine if this is a good option for you, and we will guide you through the process.
Free Consultation About Criminal Record Clearing
Talk to a lawyer to find out if you are eligible for an expunction or an order of nondisclosure. Call 210-675-9183 or email.