San Antonio Expungement Lawyer
Clearing Criminal Records in Texas
Criminal records from your past can have extensive negative effects on your livelihood. Most jobs use criminal background checks to assist with making hiring decisions, making it difficult to move forward and rebuild your life.
Fortunately, there is a remedy for this. Expunging your records can help you leave the past behind, as though the charges had never happened. As a San Antonio criminal defense attorney, I have the credentials, the proven record of success, and nearly 15 years of experience to help you.
What Is an Expungement?
Expungement, also named as expunction, refers to the legal process of erasing or sealing a person's criminal record. This process allows individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria to have their criminal records cleared, effectively removing them from public view. Expunction in San Antonio, as in other jurisdictions, is typically available for cases where the charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or certain misdemeanor offenses that meet specific criteria.
Eligibility requirements and the specific procedures for expungement in San Antonio are governed by Texas state law and can vary depending on the nature of the offense and other factors. It's important to consult with a legal professional familiar with Texas law to determine if you qualify for an expungement in San Antonio. If you have questions about your rights and optimization don’t hesitate to reach out to our firm today and schedule an initial consultation.
The Right to Expungement
Getting your past criminal records expunged can help you recharge and give you the right foundation to begin a new life. The right to expungement is upheld under Article 55.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. If you have been acquitted by a trial, pardoned, or your case dismissed, you may be eligible. Many prior juvenile cases can also be expunged. However, not everyone who has a criminal record may be eligible for an expungement.
Some important notes about expungement:
- If you were acquitted in a trial by a jury or judge, you are eligible for an expungement.
- There is a minimum 6-month waiting period (and may last up to several years) before you are eligible to expunge prior criminal offenses.
- The exception to the above is if a prosecutor dismissed the case for lack of probable cause, false information, or mistake at the time of arrest.
- If you were convicted of a crime and sent to jail, prison, or probation, then you may not be eligible for expungement.
- You may be eligible for a non-disclosure if your case was not dismissed or you were not acquitted by a jury.
An expungement suit is filed in a civil district court in San Antonio, Texas, separate from the criminal action, requiring separate filing fees to be paid to the court. An expungement is a court order to the world to destroy any record of the arrest or the criminal case that they have in their possession. Once the judge signs the expungement order, the order is sent certified mail to any government agency you believe may be in possession of your criminal record.
Ready to Move Forward? Call Me!
Because of the confusing nature of expungement, it is important that you contact an attorney to evaluate your case. Remember, if you are eligible for an expungement and are successfully granted one by a judge, you can legally deny the arrest or the criminal offense. The Law Office of Roberto Ambrosino, PLLC has a stronger roadmap to protect your rights compared to what most local San Antonio criminal defense lawyers charge for these services.
If you feel that you have a case where you may be eligible for expungement, please contact our law office as soon as possible.
Real Results
I Have Successfully Defended Thousands of Cases
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Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Deferred Aggravated Robbery
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Rejected Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
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Dismissed Assault
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Dismissed Assault - Family Violence
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