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Clear Your Harris County Criminal Record With a Board-Certified Texas Expunction Lawyer

Arrested in Houston? If your case was dismissed, no-billed, or acquitted, Texas law lets you erase it for good — and we file the entire Harris County expunction so in nearly every case you never appear in court.

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  • Free eligibility check — know if you qualify before you pay anything.
  • We handle every Harris County filing, hearing, and agency notice — in nearly every case you never appear in court.
  • Flat-fee pricing from $1,395 — no surprise invoices, ever.
  • Board-Certified attorney with 35+ years in Texas courts — judge, prosecutor, and defense.
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Judge Dan Wyde — Board-Certified Texas Expunction Attorney
Dan Wyde
Former Dallas County Judge & Prosecutor
Board-Certified · Criminal Law
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The Cost of Waiting

What a Harris County Record Is Costing You

A criminal record from a Harris County arrest follows you through every background check in Houston — even when the case was dismissed and you were never convicted.

Harris County is the largest county in Texas and the third-largest in the country, home to more than five million residents — and the Houston job market is built on industries that screen hard. The energy and petrochemical employers along the Houston Ship Channel, the hospitals and research institutions of the Texas Medical Center (the world's largest medical complex), the Port of Houston, and aerospace operations near NASA's Johnson Space Center all run background checks as a matter of routine. In a market that competitive, a years-old dismissed arrest can be the quiet reason a Houston application never moves forward.

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Lost Jobs & Offers

Houston's energy, petrochemical, medical, and aerospace employers run background checks on nearly every hire. A dismissed case still shows up — and still gets offers quietly rescinded.

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Housing Denials

Across Houston's large apartment market — from the Inner Loop to Katy, Pasadena, and Cypress — corporate landlords screen every applicant. An old arrest gets applications rejected, even years later.

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Licensing Problems

Texas Medical Center nurses and techs, school staff, port and refinery CDL holders, and Houston real estate and finance professionals face board review over a record that was never a conviction.

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School & Financial Aid

Colleges and graduate programs run background checks for admission, housing, and clinical placements. A record can cost you a seat.

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Gun Rights

Certain records restrict your ability to lawfully purchase or possess a firearm — even without a conviction.

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It Won't Clear Itself

Texas records do not expire. A dismissed case stays public and searchable until a court orders it expunged.

Harris County Filing

Where & How Harris County Expunctions Are Filed

In Harris County, expunctions file at the Harris County Civil Courthouse on Caroline Street — a different building from the criminal courts. Choosing the right building and the right docket is the single biggest timing factor for a Houston expunction:

Where the petition is filedHarris County District Clerk — Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002
Court that hears itOne of Harris County's 20-plus civil district courts — not the 18 criminal district courts at the Criminal Justice Center, 1201 Franklin St.
How it is filedElectronically through eFileTexas (efile.txcourts.gov)
Who must be servedThe Harris County District Attorney's expunction review, plus every agency holding a record of the arrest
Governing lawTexas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A (the 2026 reorganization of the Texas expunction statute)

Want the full do-it-yourself walkthrough? Read our in-depth guide: How to Expunge a Record for Free in Harris County.

How It Works

Your Fresh Start in 3 Steps

We built the process so that clearing a Harris County record takes as little of your time as possible. Harris County is one of the busiest court systems in Texas, and its civil district courts carry heavy dockets — filing the petition correctly the first time, in the right building, is what keeps a Houston expunction on schedule.

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Free Eligibility Check

Tell us your name and county of arrest. We pull the case disposition, confirm which Chapter 55A pathway applies, and tell you exactly what is possible — at no cost.

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We File Everything

We draft your petition, e-file it with the Harris County District Clerk, and serve every state and local agency that holds a record of the arrest. You do not chase forms or agencies.

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Your Record Is Erased

Once the judge signs the order, the agencies are directed to destroy the records. You can legally state the arrest never happened — to employers, landlords, and licensing boards.

Flat-Fee Pricing

One Flat Fee. No Surprise Invoices.

Every Harris County expunction is quoted as a single flat fee that covers drafting, filing, agency service, and every court appearance.

Standard

$1,395

Estimated 150–180 days · 4 monthly payments of $400 available

  • Every document drafted, filed & e-filed for you
  • Every state & local agency served
  • We appear at every court setting — you don't
  • +$400 per additional case
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⚡ Rush

$2,000

Estimated 60–150 days · for job, lease & licensing deadlines

  • Everything in Standard
  • Priority drafting & filing
  • Expedited handling for time-sensitive deadlines
  • +$400 per additional case
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Why Wyde & Associates

Not All Expungement Attorneys Are Equal

A Harris County expunction is a court case with strict statutory requirements. Who files it matters.

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Board-Certified

Led by Dan Wyde, Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — a credential held by only a small fraction of Texas attorneys.

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35+ Years in Texas Courts

Our team has worked every side of the Texas courtroom — as judge, as prosecutor, and as defense counsel. We know how expunctions actually move.

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Flat Fee, No Surprises

One transparent price from $1,395. It covers drafting, filing, agency service, and every court appearance. Payment plans available.

Client Reviews

Real Texans. Real Results.

Verified Google reviews from clients we have defended and helped clear their records across Texas.

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Amine Dirare
5 months ago
★★★★★
"I met Judge Wyde and he was kind and welcoming from the start. I told him I needed help clearing my record and he walked me through every option. Extremely professional and he genuinely cares about his clients getting a real second chance."
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Agency Social
5 months ago
★★★★★
"I was arrested for something I did not do. The last thing I wanted was to spend money on lawyers, but I spent hours searching for someone who wouldn't take advantage of me. Wyde & Associates delivered exactly what they promised — and nothing less."
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Jenna Maria
1 year ago
★★★★★
"Dan Wyde handled my brother's case and it was handled beautifully. Professional, knowledgeable, always kept us in the loop. Thanks to his work, my brother now has a real shot at a better future. I cannot recommend this firm enough."
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Jared Daniels
1 year ago
★★★★★
"Kudos to Ryan and the whole team. They handled my case fast, professionally, and I was thrilled with the outcome. They never made me feel like just a number — they answered every question I had. Highly recommend Wyde & Associates."
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Harris County Expungement FAQ

Questions About Clearing Your Record

Straight answers on how a Harris County expunction works, what it costs, and what you have to do.

Where do I file an expunction in Harris County?

With the Harris County District Clerk at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston — not the Criminal Justice Center on Franklin Street. The petition is e-filed through eFileTexas and routed to one of Harris County's civil district courts. We handle the filing and every step after.

Why does the building matter so much in Harris County?

Harris County runs its civil and criminal courts out of separate buildings six blocks apart. An expunction is a civil case; filing it into a criminal court selection forces the clerk to reroute it, adding 30 to 60 days. Filing it correctly the first time avoids that delay entirely.

What does it cost to clear my record?

Wyde & Associates handles a standard expunction for a flat fee of $1,395, with a rush option at $2,000. Each additional case is +$400, and a 4-payment plan of $400 per month is available. The fee covers drafting, filing, service on every agency, and all court appearances — there are no surprise invoices.

What kinds of cases can be expunged in Texas?

Generally, arrests that ended without a conviction — dismissals, acquittals, no-bills, certain pretrial diversions, Class C deferred disposition, and arrests where charges were never filed (after the statute-of-limitations wait). Cases that ended in a conviction, or in deferred adjudication for most offenses, are not eligible for expunction, though some may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. The free eligibility check tells you which applies to your case.

What is the difference between expunction and nondisclosure?

An expunction destroys the record — the arrest, booking, and court file are erased, and you can legally deny the arrest ever happened. A nondisclosure (sealing) hides the record from most employers and landlords but does not destroy it; law enforcement and some agencies can still see it. Expunction is the stronger remedy; nondisclosure is the fallback when a case does not qualify for expunction.

Do I have to go to court?

No. We prepare the petition, file it, serve every agency, and appear at any hearing on your behalf. The vast majority of our clients never set foot in a courtroom.

How long does the process take?

Most expunctions finish in about 150 to 180 days on the standard track and 60 to 150 days on the rush track. Timing depends on the county's docket and how the case was disposed. Once the judge signs the order, the agencies are given a window to destroy the records.

Why Wyde & Associates?

The firm is led by Dan Wyde — Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with 35-plus years in Texas courts as a judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney. Board Certification is held by only a small percentage of Texas attorneys. You get flat-fee pricing, a clear timeline, and a team that handles every step.

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