Expungements

Denton County, Texas Expungement Lawyer

Many people have the misconception that if they are found "not guilty" or their case is dismissed or never filed, the records no longer exist. This is not true!

Because of the Texas Open Records Act, arrest records can also be obtained by the public for private use. This means future employers and landlords can easily discover your prior criminal record by simply searching for your name via the websites of local counties, or businesses like Publicdata.com.

Obviously, you do not want future or current employers and landlords to find out about your past legal problems, especially when they don't have to know! Why? Because when they discover that you have a criminal record, they will simply move on. In their mind, you have a criminal history and they want no association with that.

The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker will assist you with all aspects of your expunction so that you can clear your record once and for all.

Once an expunction is granted, your criminal record, including finger prints, booking-photo, arrest report, and DPS records, is erased so it is as if the arrest never occurred. But know this - the expunction process is not a quick fix but it is THE ONLY FIX to cleaning up old mistakes. In fact, it can take a few months from start to finish, which means the system is not very responsive to individuals needing a quick fix or cleanup of their arrest record. However, the effect of a properly completed expunction is well worth the wait.

What is eligible for expunction? To name a few: cases that resulted in dismissals, declines, or "not guilty" verdicts are eligible for expunction; So are class "c" deferred dispositions.

If you think your criminal history contains past allegations that are suitable for expunction, call attorney Kimberly Griffin Tucker at (972) 492-2889 or (972) 306-3330 so Mrs. Tucker and her staff can immediately begin helping you in sealing or expunging your record. She will be happy to evaluate your case for a nominal fee. Before your first appointment, fill out the Client Information form and prepare a detailed written statement of all the events surrounding your arrest as soon as possible. If there are any witnesses, get their contact information and have them draft a brief statement. They may prove invaluable should you decide to go to trial.