Texas Arrest Record Sealing

Your Arrest Record Doesn’t Have to Follow You Forever

You received our letter because you qualify to have your arrest record sealed under Texas law. Background checks, landlords, and employers would never see it again.

What Is Arrest Record Sealing?

Under Texas law, certain arrest records can be sealed through an Order of Nondisclosure or an Expunction. Once sealed, your arrest no longer appears on standard background checks. You can legally deny the arrest ever happened on most job applications.

This is not a pardon. It is a court order that restricts public access to your arrest record, giving you a genuine fresh start.

Who Qualifies?

  • Charges were dismissed or no-billed by a grand jury
  • You were acquitted (found not guilty) at trial
  • You completed deferred adjudication and fulfilled all conditions
  • The statute of limitations has expired and no charges were filed
  • You were arrested but never formally charged
  • Certain Class C misdemeanors resolved with deferred disposition

Jerry Horn

Texas State Bar No. 24034958 • Licensed since 2002

Record Gone

Your arrest vanishes from public background checks

Proven Results

Thousands of records sealed across Texas

Free Consult

No cost to find out if you qualify

Free Consultation

You qualify to have your record sealed. Submit your information and Attorney Jerry Horn will contact you within one business day.

Your information is confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege.

The Process

How It Works

Free Consultation

Call us or submit your information above. We review your case details and walk you through the process, timeline, and flat-fee cost.

We Prepare Your Petition

Our attorneys draft and file the necessary court documents on your behalf. You do not need to appear in most cases.

Court Order Issued

Once the judge signs the order, law enforcement agencies and courts are required to seal your record from public access.

Your Record Disappears

Background check companies remove the arrest. You can legally state you were never arrested on most applications.

Why Act Now?

Every day your arrest record stays public, it can cost you job offers, housing applications, and professional licenses. You received our letter because your record qualifies for sealing under current Texas law.

But eligibility windows can close. A new charge or a change in the law can disqualify you permanently. The sooner you act, the sooner your past stops defining your future.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

The initial consultation is free. If you choose to proceed, we provide a flat-fee quote upfront — no surprises, no hourly billing. Court filing costs vary by county.

How long does sealing take?

Most cases are resolved within 30 to 90 days after filing, depending on the county and court schedule. Expunctions may take longer.

Will employers still see my arrest?

No. Once a sealing order is signed, standard background check databases must remove the record. Certain government agencies retain access, but private employers do not.

What is the difference between sealing and expunction?

An expunction completely destroys the record. A nondisclosure order seals it from public view but law enforcement can still access it. Which one applies to you depends on how your case was resolved.