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
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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.
“The sooner you act, the sooner your past stops defining your future.”
Eligibility windows can close. A new charge or a change in the law can disqualify you permanently.
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.
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.
Most cases are resolved within 30 to 90 days after filing, depending on the county and court schedule. Expunctions may take longer.
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.
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.