FAQ

1.  Do I qualify to have my criminal record erased?

You may be eligible for an expunction if you were arrested for a crime and

-  The charges were dismissed;

-  Your case was tried before a judge or jury and you were found not guilty;

-  You were convicted of a crime and then pardoned;

-   Your case was “No Billed” by a grand jury

-   You completed deferred adjudication for a class C misdemeanor

2.  What if I do not qualify to have my criminal record erased?

Even if you do not qualify to have your criminal records erased there may be other options such as a non-disclosure.

3.  What is a Non-Disclosure?

A non-disclosure is a process where the court seals your criminal record from the public.  However, law enforcement agencies and other government agencies will still have access to your criminal records.

4.  Are criminal records automatically erased?

Records of arrests and criminal charges are usually not automatically erased.  You will have to file a petition to get your criminal records erased.

5.  If my criminal record is erased do I have to admit I have a prior arrest?

In most cases, after your criminal record has been erased, you may truthfully say you were never arrested, charged, or accused of a crime.  In the eyes of the law your incident never happened.

A criminal record can prevent you from getting a job.  Contact our law firm today to get started erasing your criminal records.