Expunction & Non-Disclosure

Denton, Texas, Attorneys Helping You Clear Your Record

Being arrested for a crime can have severe consequences personally and professionally. A conviction can be even more devastating. If your criminal record contains arrests or charges, you may face obstacles to housing and professional opportunities. At the Denton, Texas, law offices of Boswell & Moore, we can help clear or seal your record and protect your future.

Although your criminal matters may be behind you, they can continue to affect your life. You may not be aware that your criminal record is essentially public information, easily accessible to millions over the Internet. A criminal history can affect your ability to gain employment, rent an apartment or carry a firearm. If these are concerns of yours, the expunction attorneys at our firm may be able to help clear your criminal record.

In Texas, there are different methods for clearing your criminal record:

• Expunction: Expunction (also known as expungement) is the process through which your criminal record is cleared or erased. This option is only available under limited circumstances, but is especially useful in situations when clients have been arrested but never prosecuted or if you are found not guilty at trial. Even if charges are dismissed or you are never prosecuted following an arrest, these events must be affirmatively removed from your record to prevent others from gaining knowledge of the incident.
• Non-Disclosure: Non-disclosure orders are available to those who have successfully completed deferred adjudication probation. A petition for order of non-disclosure asks the court to seal your record from the public. This method is effective, although it is not as comprehensive as an expunction because your file remains intact for governmental purposes. It is important to remember that there are waiting periods for some non-disclosures.

It can be difficult to determine whether you are eligible for expunction (expungement) or non-disclosure. Our lawyers will consult with you and see what solutions work for you. Contact Boswell & Moore online or call us at 940-382-4711 for a free and confidential consultation.