When you have been charged with a crime, the most you hope for is to leave it in the past; forget it even happened. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done. The general public could obtain your criminal record even if the case were dismissed or following a deferred adjudication. Your criminal history can destroy your ability to attain housing, work, loans, etc.

Many times individuals are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, regardless of whether you can obtain a dismissal, anyone doing a background check can find the criminal charge, leaving you with a permanent mark on an otherwise clean record. The charge will always follow you unless you take proactive steps to erase your criminal history. Finding an experienced, trusted attorney is critical to your success.

Pathways to Clean a Record

The state of Texas offers two different paths for clearing or sealing your criminal records: expunction and nondisclosure. Both methods involve their own often complicated eligibility requirements and processes. Defense Attorneys of Jones & Miyazono Attorneys and Counselors at Law, L.L.P have navigated the red tape involved in expunctions and nondisclosures and realize what a clean record means to you. With knowledge, experience, and proven methods, we will do everything in our power to secure the result you desire.