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The 5 phases of expunction and nondisclosure — what happens, how long it takes, and what we handle for you.
Every Texas expungement and nondisclosure runs through the same 5 phases. Here's what each one actually involves — and what we handle for you so you don't have to.
We run a statewide background check, pull the records the courts and employers see, and confirm which offenses qualify for expunction, nondisclosure, or limited expunction. You get a direct answer — no guesswork, no sales pressure.
Once you're in, we draft your petition and all supporting documents. You review and sign electronically. We take care of the clerk filings, filing fees, and procedural requirements for every affected county.
Petition is filed with the appropriate Texas district court. The clerk sets a hearing date. The DA and any arresting agencies are served — this is the required waiting period.
The vast majority of uncontested expunctions are granted by the judge without a hearing — the order is simply signed in chambers. In most cases you do not need to show up, or if you must show up, you can appear via Zoom.
Once the judge signs, the district clerk distributes certified copies of the order to every agency named in the petition — DPS, the arresting agency, the courts, and any private background-check vendors. Each is legally required to destroy or seal its records. We give you a follow-up checklist so you can confirm the record is gone everywhere it appeared.
Drafting, serving, and filing every document with the correct district clerk in each affected county.
the vast majority of uncontested expunctions are signed by the judge without a hearing. In the rare exception, your attorney represents you at the hearing (often by Zoom) — but for most clients, the only "court appearance" is the order showing up in the mail.
Use it while your case is in progress — for employers, landlords, and lenders — included with every package.
Timelines vary by county — some courts are fast, others are slow. Here's what genuinely affects how long your case takes.
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