Texas Expungement and Non-Disclosure Attorney
When you apply for a job, professional license, apartment, or other important life opportunities, it is likely that you will be subject to a background check. If you have arrests, criminal charges, or criminal convictions, they will show up on your record as part of the background check, and you might lose the opportunity.
Many people struggling with an arrest or criminal record would experience many benefits if that record was destroyed or sealed. This is why you should always look into the possibility of obtaining an expungement or a non-disclosure of your criminal record. The Gilbert G. Garcia Law Firm helps clients identify whether they qualify for relief from a criminal record, and Gilbert G. Garcia can handle every step of the process for you.
Expungement in Texas
An expunction effectively destroys a record. Expungement is only available if you were not convicted of a crime, if you were arrested but never charged, or charged and your charge was dismissed, if you successfully completed a Pre-trial Diversion Contract or you were acquitted or received a pardon.
Non-Disclosure in Texas
If you do not qualify for an expungement, you might still be able to have them sealed. This can happen for you as a result of a non-disclosure order. Non-disclosure is available to you if you were either convicted of certain relatively minor crimes and received specified punishment, or if your charges were dismissed after completing conditions set during deferred adjudication.
Call Mr. Garcia and he will research your case to determine if you qualify!
Expunction and non-disclosure have many benefits, but also strict standards and procedures. You want The Gilbert G. Garcia Law Firm on your side if you wish to seek such
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Gilbert G. Garcia can help!
Former Assistant District Attorney, Member of the JAG Corps
When you’re facing criminal charges ranging from Possession of Marijuana or THC, your first step is finding a lawyer fully prepared to provide an exceptional defense.
Located in Conroe, TX, Gilbert Garcia has over 35 years of experience aggressively defending both felony and misdemeanor cases and is board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Since 1989, Gilbert has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% of all lawyers in Texas have become Board Certified in Criminal Law and Gilbert is one of the 793 Texas lawyers to successfully obtain this certification.
Board Certified Criminal Law specialists have experience in the preparation and trial of serious criminal matters. They have extensive knowledge of state and federal constitutional law, evidence, procedure and penal laws involved in criminal defense matters.
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