Expunctions

Many people mistakenly believe that the court clears their criminal record when their case is dismissed, or when they are found non-guilty, however, there is still ample evidence related to their arrest on their permanent criminal record. An expunction (expungement) is an important tool people can use to clear their criminal record. As your lawyer, Paul Johnson can execute an expunction that will destroy all evidence related to your case, including public arrest records, court records, fingerprints, and computer records.

People seek the expunction (expungement) of their criminal record for a variety of reasons including:

• You can state that you were never convicted for a crime on a job application
• It improves your ability to obtain/keep professional certificates and licenses
• It will have positive affects on your credit rating and financial status

Criminal Record Sealing

Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to seal your record, even after a conviction. Your lawyer can petition the court on your behalf to seal your record after a deferred adjudication for certain cases. If successful, the order will prevent the public or a potential employer from viewing your criminal record related to that specific charge.

The Law Offices of Paul Johnson, located in Dallas, Texas, helps people with the legal expunction (expungement) process. This process is available to those who were found not guilty, or those who had their case dismissed. Contact the Law Offices of Paul Johnson for a free initial consultation about how to lawfully expunge a criminal record. Attorney Paul Johnson defends people throughout Texas, specifically in the counties of Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant and many others.