Expunctions Attorney in Houston, Texas

A criminal record comes with devastating, immediate, and lifelong consequences. Criminal convictions can jeopardize a person’s reputation and freedom, and severely restrict their access to scholarship, housing, public assistance, education, professional, and employment opportunities. Thankfully, expunctions offer a way through which the courts permanently remove an arrest, conviction, or charge, from an individual’s criminal record.

If you have completed your probation and want to file a petition to have your criminal record expunged, consulting with an experienced Texas criminal defense attorney is critical. Attorney Mekisha Jane Walker is dedicated to providing knowledgeable guidance and comprehensive representation to clients in the legal matters of expunctions/expungement and criminal record sealing. She will fight vigorously to protect your rights, help erase the past, and seek to get you the second chance you deserve.

Walker Law Office proudly serves clients in Houston, Texas, and throughout Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties.

What is Expungement?

Expungement, also known as expunction, can be described as the process whereby the courts permanently remove an arrest, charge, or criminal conviction from the public criminal record of a petitioner. Once the record is expunged, the arrest, criminal charge, or conviction will no longer be visible in the person’s criminal record.

Who Is Eligible For Expunction?

Eligibility for expunction depends on the circumstances of your case. You may be eligible for expungement in Texas if:

• You were found not guilty of committing the offense

• You were arrested but never formally charged with a crime

• You were convicted but subsequently found to be innocent

• You were convicted but later pardoned

• The charges against you were dismissed

An experienced attorney can enlighten you on the benefits of an expungement, determine your eligibility, and decide your best course of legal action.

What are the Benefits of an Expungement?

Expungement keeps your arrest or conviction record out of the public eye. You will be allowed to fail to acknowledge—or legally deny—that you were previously arrested for the sealed or expunged offense. With an expungement, your criminal record will be cleared of arrests, criminal charges, or convictions that may restrict your access to preferred housing, education, employment, and other professional opportunities.

What is an Order of Nondisclosure?

In Texas, an order of nondisclosure is a court order which prohibits law enforcement, police departments, and public entities such as courts from disclosing certain criminal records. Such an order will seal your criminal record.

You may file a petition seeking a court order of nondisclosure if:

• You pled guilty or no contest to an offense, and

• You have successfully completed deferred adjudication community supervision.

In most cases, except for fines only, you must wait two years after you have successfully completed all terms and conditions of your sentence before you can file for an order of nondisclosure. A skilled lawyer can evaluate your unique situation and determine how you can benefit from obtaining an order nondisclosure in Texas.

Reach Out To Experienced Advocacy

Having an arrest or conviction on your criminal record can be a significant hindrance to getting employment, education, public assistance, and professional licensing. Fortunately, filing a petition in court requesting expungement of your criminal record may get you released from the negative consequences of a conviction. An experienced expunctions attorney can help assert your rights throughout the process.

Attorney Mekisha Jane Walker has devoted her career to providing reliable advocacy and strong representation to individuals with prior convictions or a criminal record. As your legal counsel, she can:

• Fight vigorously to protect your best interests

• Review the circumstances surrounding your unique situation

• Enlighten you on your available options and determine your eligibility

• File your application for expunctions and ensure it is submitted correctly

• Demonstrate evidence of rehabilitation and positive change

Mekisha Jane Walker can compassionately represent you during the hearing and argue diligently in your favor. She can help establish that you are remorseful, you regret your actions, and you deserve a second chance. Most importantly, she is ready to offer you a way forward.