Clearing Your Record in Texas

Our lawyers can help you if you have a criminal record!

Texas law does allow for individuals with certain types of criminal records to legally state that they were never charged/convicted for crimes that were previously on their record. Our attorneys at Madrid, Martinez & Associates handle the following types of record clearing:

• Expungements: Expunction is generally defined as a type of lawsuit filed by an individual who has a criminal record and desires that certain portions or the entirety of that record become sealed or destroyed. If your expungement petition is successful, you can legally state that you were never arrested for or convicted of the crime(s) that were previously on your record that have been expunged.
• Motions for non-disclosure: If you were convicted of a crime and you successfully completed a deferred adjudication (plea bargain agreement in which punishment is deferred awaiting the outcome of a probationary time period – if the individual successfully completes this agreement, charges are then dismissed), you can petition the courts to sign an order of non-disclosure. If your petition is successful, deferred adjudication case results and details could be blocked from public access.

Our lawyers are very experienced in the necessary steps for clearing your record. Only certain types of offenses can be expunged or subject to non-disclosure orders. If you have questions about whether your criminal record can be cleared, we can answer your questions and get you started on the process if you are eligible.

Clear your record with the help of our attorneys:

With a felony or misdemeanor on your record available for future employers, landlords or educational institutions to access at any time, you could be facing certain hardships. Employers will often refuse to hire convicted felons. The same could hold true for certain places of residence and educational facilities. You don’t have to be subject to different treatment.

Contact a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney at Madrid, Martinez & Associates to discuss clearing your criminal record. We serve clients throughout the Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County and Montgomery County areas.