Texans win expunctions and nondisclosure orders every day — and then get rejected on background checks anyway. The reason isn't the court order; it's the dozens of private screening companies that haven't caught up. Our FCRA Coordinated Clearance combines the criminal-side record clearing with the federal-side dispute work so your record is actually clean — not just clean on paper.
A Texas court order forces government agencies to destroy or seal your record. It does not automatically force the private background-check industry to update its files. Those companies pull from older state datasets, cache results for years, and routinely report records that were already cleared. Employers and landlords see the cached version — and don't ask why.
Three stages, run in parallel where possible so you're not waiting on the courts and the screeners back-to-back.
We pull a complete Texas DPS check and a private-CRA snapshot, then map every charge to its correct clearing pathway under Chapter 55A (expunction) or Chapter 411 (nondisclosure). You get a clear picture of what's clearable, what's not, and what the screeners are saying about you right now.
Our team prepares the verified petition, serves every required state agency, handles any contest from the prosecutor, and pushes the matter through to a signed order. You don't appear in court unless the case is contested.
Once the order signs, we attach it to formal FCRA disputes sent to the major consumer reporting agencies and any specific background-check companies that have reported on you. We track their 30-day investigation responses and re-dispute anything that doesn't update.
Pick the package that matches your timeline and how exposed your record is in private databases.
The full package: state-court relief plus federal-side cleanup with the major screening companies.
For deadlines that won't wait — new job, license window, housing application, or immigration filing.
For clients who can't yet expunge but need to give an employer or landlord a credible explanation of what they're seeing.
Used when one count from a multi-count arrest is dismissed but another resulted in a conviction — the Criminal Episode Rule blocks a full expunction, but a limited expunction can still remove the dismissed count from individual records.
For final convictions where Chapter 411 sealing isn't available and a Texas Governor pardon is the only realistic route to relief.
Recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law — fewer than 1% of Texas lawyers hold this distinction.
We file in every Texas county, urban or rural. You don't need a separate local lawyer to handle hearings or service of process.
Pricing is set up front in writing before we start, including filing fees and service costs. No surprise hourly billing.
Our clients hear from a lawyer, not a paralegal. Every petition is reviewed and signed by an attorney before it goes anywhere.
We design the petition and the post-order distribution with the screening industry in mind — so your private record actually updates, not just the state file.
If a case isn't clearable, we tell you that on the consultation. We don't take retainers on cases that won't move.
Because the private screening industry doesn't auto-sync with court orders. The state agencies destroyed their copy, but the consumer reporting agency that fed your prospective employer is showing cached data from before the order signed. The fix is a formal FCRA dispute attaching the order — which is what our Coordinated Clearance package handles.
Expunction destroys the record entirely under Chapter 55A. Nondisclosure seals it from public view under Chapter 411 but leaves it accessible to law enforcement, certain licensing boards, and government employers. Expunction is the stronger remedy when it's available; nondisclosure is the next-best when it isn't. We've written full guides on both: Texas Expunction and Texas Nondisclosure.
For most uncontested cases, 60-120 days from filing to a signed order, plus another 30-60 days for state agencies to confirm destruction. Adding the FCRA cleanup typically extends the timeline by another 30-45 days because consumer reporting agencies have a 30-day statutory investigation window. Rush options compress where the court allows it.
For uncontested matters, almost never. We appear on your behalf. If a prosecutor contests the petition or the court requires a live hearing, we'll let you know in advance and prepare you for exactly what to expect.
Pricing depends on the package and the complexity of your case — number of charges, counties, and whether the matter is rush. Every quote is flat-fee and given in writing before any retainer. We don't take cases that aren't legally viable.
We'll tell you why, when (if ever) it becomes clearable, and whether a Background-Check Explanation Letter or Pardon Petition is a realistic interim option. We don't sell hope on cases the law doesn't support.
Share a few quick details about your case and our team will confirm what's clearable — usually within one business day.
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