Want to seal your criminal record?
Call The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC!
At The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC we understand how important it is to have a fresh, clean start after you’ve completed your probation or deferred adjudication. Even if you were just arrested or charged, only to later to have your case dismissed or dropped, a record of the charge and arrest will appear on your background. This is why many people strive to get their records sealed through the non-disclosure process.
If you would like to seal up your records from public inquiry, petitioning for non-disclosure may be in your best interests. When you meet with our Houston criminal defense lawyers, we can review your situation and help you determine if this is the right option for your case.
Have questions about non-disclosure? Contact our firm today for counsel!
How Non-Disclosure Can Protect Your Future
Although a Certificate of Non-Disclosure may not eliminate your record like expunction, more individuals can qualify for this record sealing option, making it more accessible.
Even if you were given deferred adjudication or probation for your crime, you can still qualify to have your record sealed.
This process will work to seal your arrest, official charge, and probation sentence from all potential employers, landlords, and other entities. Not only that, but you’re legally allowed to deny that you were ever arrested or charged regarding the specific non-disclosure in nearly all situations.
Individuals that qualify include those that:
- Successfully completed probation or deferred adjudication; and
- Have been discharged from all supervision; and
- Had their misdemeanor offense dismissed; or
- Had their felony offense dismissed (only certain offenses qualify).
In most cases, individuals with dismissed misdemeanor offenses can petition right away, though some may involve a two-year waiting period. Felonies require a five-year waiting period, with sex crimes, many violent crimes, kidnapping, and other serious offenses not qualifying.
If you’re granted a non-disclosure, you’ll be free of fear regarding your record and can live with confidence again. No background checks are allowed to include this criminal information, giving you the freedom to continue on with your life worry-free.
Fill Out a Free Case Evaluation to Begin Today
While not everyone will be eligible to have their record sealed through non-disclosure, our Houston criminal attorneys can carefully comb over your case to help you figure out what the best approach for your case is. We truly care about helping individuals move forward from their criminal backgrounds and would be honored to assist you during this time.
Take the first step by filling out a free case evaluation today!