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Having a criminal record can reduce your chance of getting a job offer by 50%.1
1. Binyamin Applebaum. Out of Trouble, but Criminal Records Keep Men Out of Work, NYTimes.com, February 28, 2015.
Expunction Attorney in San Antonio, TX
Having a criminal record can make it harder to get a job, a home loan, an apartment rental, or a professional license. Even if the case was dismissed, it will STILL appear on a criminal background check.
The good news is that Texas law allows criminal record clearing through legal processes known as expungement and nondisclosure.
What is Expungement?
Expungement, also known as expunction, is a legal process that allows deserving individuals to have criminal charges removed from their record.
For more information, you can view the Texas expunction statute here or read our Texas Expungement Guide.
What is an Order of Nondisclosure?
An order of nondisclosure is a legal process that allows a person to seal records regarding a certain charge. This keeps private employers, lenders, and the general public from being able to see that a charge was ever filed. Only certain state agencies have access to these records and non-state agencies will not even know they exist.
For more information, you can view the Texas nondisclosure statute here or read our Texas Nondisclosure Guide.
How Does Expungement & Nondisclosure Work in San Antonio?
An expunction in San Antonio typically starts with a civil lawsuit called a “petition for expunction of records.” The petition is filed with the Bexar County District Clerk. In the petition, your San Antonio expunction lawyer asks the court to order certain state agencies to destroy their records regarding your particular offense.
After the petition is filed with the court clerk and the filing fee is paid, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and other interested State entities will have a chance to object to your request. Whether there is an objection or not, the court will schedule a hearing for your request. At this hearing, the court will decide whether to grant your expunction request.
If the request is granted, the judge’s order of expunction will need to be delivered back to the court clerk for filing and served upon every agency who you want to destroy records of your arrest.
What Will a San Antonio Expungement Lawyer Do for You?
#1. Determine Eligibility
A San Antonio expungement lawyer can offer a complete, done-for-you service that can save you time and money. The first thing your lawyer will do is determine if you’re eligible for expunction or nondisclosure. If you are not eligible and file your petition anyway, you could lose your entire filing fee which could range from $300-$475 depending on your case.
#2. Draft & File Your Legal Documents
After determining your eligibility, your San Antonio expungement attorney will draft your petition for expunction as well as an order for the judge to sign. These are crucial steps that require extensive knowledge of Texas expunction law and extreme attention to detail. Once the documents are drafted, your expungement attorney will file them in the appropriate court.
#3. Properly Serve Important State Agencies
While a petition for expunction will clear your record from the San Antonio and Bexar County Courts, it’s no good if background check companies don’t update their records. Your expungement lawyer will serve the expunction order upon Texas DPS (the central criminal database for the State of Texas) as well as other State entities that keep those records and background check agencies that buy criminal record information from DPS.
How do I search for Bexar County Criminal Records?
It’s easy to conduct a search, but getting details of your case will take more legwork. The first step we usually take is searching the Bexar County Criminal Records Database here. For more details on your case, you may need to contact the Bexar County criminal records clerk’s office.
How Much Does Expunction Cost in San Antonio?
We have multiple options available for expunging criminal records in San Antonio and Bexar County courts with flat-rates for “unbundled” services starting at $795.00 and complete A-Z service for as low as $1,250.00.
How Much Does an Order of Nondisclosure Cost in San Antonio?
We have multiple options available ranging from $795-$1,150.00.
For more information on benefits and pricing, see our expungement and nondisclosure pricing section.
Article Written By:
Eric Ramos
San Antonio Expunction Attorney
What Courts Do We Clear Records In?
We clear and seal criminal records in the following San Antonio and Bexar County Criminal Courts. If your court is not listed here, we still may be able to help. Call us at (844) 282-6511.
Bexar County District Court
Bexar County District Court
Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2011
Bexar County Justice Center
Bexar County Justice Center
Address: 300 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2844
San Antonio Municipal Court
San Antonio Municipal Court
Address: 401 S Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 207-8970
San Antonio Criminal Record Clearing
Having a criminal record can reduce your chance of getting a job offer by 50%.1
1. Binyamin Applebaum. Out of Trouble, but Criminal Records Keep Men Out of Work, NYTimes.com, February 28, 2015.
Expunction Attorney in San Antonio, TX
Having a criminal record can make it harder to get a job, a home loan, an apartment rental, or a professional license. Even if the case was dismissed, it will STILL appear on a criminal background check.
The good news is that Texas law allows criminal record clearing through legal processes known as expungement and nondisclosure.
What is Expungement?
Expungement, also known as expunction, is a legal process that allows deserving individuals to have criminal charges removed from their record.
For more information, you can view the Texas expunction statute here or read our Texas Expungement Guide.
What is an Order of Nondisclosure?
An order of nondisclosure is a legal process that allows a person to seal records regarding a certain charge. This keeps private employers, lenders, and the general public from being able to see that a charge was ever filed. Only certain state agencies have access to these records and non-state agencies will not even know they exist.
For more information, you can view the Texas nondisclosure statute here or read our Texas Nondisclosure Guide.
How Does Expungement & Nondisclosure Work in San Antonio?
An expunction In San Antonio typically starts with a civil lawsuit called a “petition for expunction of records.” The petition is filed with the Bexar County District Clerk. The petition asks the court to order certain state agencies to destroy their records regarding your particular offense. After the petition is filed with the court clerk and the filing fee is paid, the District Attorney’s Office and other interested State entities will have a chance to object to your request. Whether there is an objection or not, the court will schedule a hearing for your request. At this hearing, the court will decide whether to grant your request. If the request is granted, the judge’s order will need to be delivered back to the court clerk for filing and served upon every agency who you want to destroy records of your arrest.
What Will a San Antonio Expungement Lawyer Do for You?
#1. Determining Eligibility
An expungement lawyer can offer a complete, done-for-you service that can save you time and money. The first thing your lawyer will do is determine if you’re eligible for expunction or nondisclosure. If you are not eligible and file your petition anyway, you could lose your entire filing fee which could range from $300-$475 depending on your case.
#2. Draft & File Your Legal Documents
After determining your eligibility, your San Antonio expungement attorney will draft your petition for expunction as well as an order for the judge to sign. These are crucial steps the require extensive knowledge of expunction law and extreme attention to detail. Once the documents are drafted the attorney will file them in the appropriate court.
#3. Properly Serve Important State Agencies
While a petition for expunction will clear your record from the court, it’s no good if no one knows about it. Your lawyer will serve the expunction order upon Texas DPS (the central criminal database for the State of Texas) as well as other State entities that keep those records and agencies that buy criminal record information from DPS.
How Much Does Expunction Cost in San Antonio?
We have multiple options available for expunging criminal records in San Antonio and Bexar County courts with flat-rates for “unbundled” services starting at $795.00 and complete A-Z service for as low as $1,250.00.
How Much Does an Order of Nondisclosure Cost in San Antonio?
We have multiple options available with flat-rates starting at $795.00
For more information on benefits and pricing, see our expungement and nondisclosure pricing section.
Article Written By:
Eric Ramos
San Antonio Expunction Attorney
What Criminal Courts Do We Clear Records In?
We clear and seal criminal records in the following San Antonio and Bexar County Criminal Courts. If your court is not listed here, we still may be able to help. Call us at (844) 282-6511.
Bexar County District Court
Bexar County District Court
Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2011
Bexar County Justice Center
Bexar County Justice Center
Address: 300 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2844
San Antonio Municipal Court
San Antonio Municipal Court
Address: 401 S Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 207-8970
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Expungement Pricing
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- $795.00*
- *Filing fees not included (estimated at $450-$550)
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($695.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
- We Give You Filing InstructionsWe will give you detailed instructions on the where and how to file your case. Our guide covers everything from the first filing to the last step of serving agencies with copies of the expunciton order. We'll even tell you how to communicate with the State prosecutor and what to expect at your court hearing in front of a judge.
- Go to Court on Your Own ScheduleOnce your expungement petition (lawsuit) is drafted, you can go to court to file it during their normal operating hours. The court clerk will give you a confirmation document, forward your case to the prosecutor, and assign a hearing date.
- See Plan DetailsThis is similar to that other "Easy" service except you get a real, live attorney to draft the documents for you. You won't get that level of care elsewhere!
Premium Package
- $1,250.00*
- *Filing fees not included (estimated at $450-$550)
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($895.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
- We File All Documents for YouDon't be left in the lurch. Filing your own documents means driving to the courthouse, paying for parking, waiting in line, and hoping everything is correct so your petition doesn't get rejected. Why worry about it? Let us do it for you!
- We Go to Court for YouEvery case requires a hearing. The hearing can be contested by the prosecutors for the state or not. Either way, you have to show up to court to attend your hearing. If the Judge grants your expunction, you still have to file the documents with the court clerk. Overall, the process can take several hours. Avoid the stress and confusion and let us handle everything for you.
- Online Access to Your FileWe'll give you inside access to our case management system so you can view your case notes, updates, and documents.
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- See Plan DetailsThis is our most popular service. We do all of the work for you. Don't worry about double checking documents, filing them, or attending a court hearing. Choose this option if you want to know your case is being handled by a professional. You'll be happy you made the investment!
Above & Beyond
- $1,950.00
- Includes filing fees (up to $500) and $500 in Add-On Services
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($1,695.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
We File All Documents for You
Don't be left in the lurch. Filing your own documents means driving to the courthouse, paying for parking, waiting in line, and hoping everything is correct so your petition doesn't get rejected. Why worry about it? Let us do it for you!We Go to Court for You
Every case requires a hearing. The hearing can be contested by the prosecutors for the state or not. Either way, you have to show up to court to attend your hearing. If the Judge grants your expunction, you still have to file the documents with the court clerk. Overall, the process can take several hours. Avoid the stress and confusion and let us handle everything for you.Online Access to Your File
We'll give you inside access to our case management system so you can view your case notes, updates, and documents.Receive Updates by Text & Email
We'll assign a private text number just for you. We'll send you updates from that number and you can text us back at any time - day or night!"Clean Slate" Eliminator Add-On (a $250 Value)
After you have had your criminal record expunged, sealed, or otherwise cleared by the court, private background check companies may still be reporting your criminal record to potential employers and landlords. To help solve this problem, RecordPurge.com will send out a copy of your expungement order to help clear criminal records from over 650 private background check companies."Two-Day Expedited Filing (a $250 Value)
In a hurry? We handle a lot of cases and our current time from intake to filing is 10-14 business days. With this options, we'll move your case to the top of the list and get it drafted and filed with the court within 48 hours of you hiring us.- See Plan DetailsThis really is the works! We do all of the work for you. Don't worry about double checking documents, filing them, or attending a court hearing. Choose this option if you want to know your case is being handled by a professional. In addition to notifying state agencies that your record has been cleared, we'll forward the order of nondisclosure to hundreds of private background check companies with our eliminator package. You'll be happy you made the investment!
Nondisclosure Pricing
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- $695.00*
- *Filing fees not included
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($595.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
- We Give You Filing InstructionsWe will give you detailed instructions on the where and how to file your case. Our guide covers everything from the first filing to the last step of serving agencies with copies of the expunciton order. We'll even tell you how to communicate with the State prosecutor and what to expect at your court hearing in front of a judge.
- Go to Court on Your Own ScheduleOnce your expungement petition (lawsuit) is drafted, you can go to court to file it during their normal operating hours. The court clerk will give you a confirmation document, forward your case to the prosecutor, and assign a hearing date.
- See Plan DetailsThis is similar to that other "Easy" service except you get a real, live attorney to draft the documents for you. You won't get that level of care elsewhere!
Do It For Me
- $995.00*
- *Filing fees not included
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($895.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
- We File All Documents for YouDon't be left in the lurch. Filing your own documents means driving to the courthouse, paying for parking, waiting in line, and hoping everything is correct so your petition doesn't get rejected. Why worry about it? Let us do it for you!
- We Go to Court for YouEvery case requires a hearing. The hearing can be contested by the prosecutors for the state or not. Either way, you have to show up to court to attend your hearing. If the Judge grants your expunction, you still have to file the documents with the court clerk. Overall, the process can take several hours. Avoid the stress and confusion and let us handle everything for you.
- Online Access to Your FileWe'll give you inside access to our case management system so you can view your case notes, updates, and documents.
- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, qui enim nusquam minimu ad, duo utamur legimus ad, id nec eleifend perpetua. Et erant paulo quo.
- See Plan DetailsThis is our most popular service. We do all of the work for you. Don't worry about double checking documents, filing them, or attending a court hearing. Choose this option if you want to know your case is being handled by a professional. You'll be happy you made the investment!
Give Me The Works
- $1,695.00
- Includes filing fees
- Attorney Pre-Screen & GuaranteeYou fill out a 60 second survey and the attorney will check to make sure you're eligible for expungement. If you're not, we'll refund 100% of your payment ($1,595.00)
- Copy of Texas Background CheckWe'll perform a background check through the State of Texas central criminal database (CCD) and provide you with a complete copy.
- Attorney Drafts All DocumentsNo robots or glitchy software here! When you hire us, you get attorney Eric Ramos to personally draft your legal documents.
We File All Documents for You
Don't be left in the lurch. Filing your own documents means driving to the courthouse, paying for parking, waiting in line, and hoping everything is correct so your petition doesn't get rejected. Why worry about it? Let us do it for you!We Go to Court for You
Every case requires a hearing. The hearing can be contested by the prosecutors for the state or not. Either way, you have to show up to court to attend your hearing. If the Judge grants your expunction, you still have to file the documents with the court clerk. Overall, the process can take several hours. Avoid the stress and confusion and let us handle everything for you.Online Access to Your File
We'll give you inside access to our case management system so you can view your case notes, updates, and documents.Receive Updates by Text & Email
We'll assign a private text number just for you. We'll send you updates from that number and you can text us back at any time - day or night!"Clean Slate" Eliminator Add-On
This really is the works! We do all of the work for you. Don't worry about double checking documents, filing them, or attending a court hearing. Choose this option if you want to know your case is being handled by a professional. In addition to notifying state agencies that your record has been cleared, we'll forward the order of nondisclosure to hundreds of private background check companies with our eliminator package. You'll be happy you made the investment.- See Plan DetailsThis really is the works! We do all of the work for you. Don't worry about double checking documents, filing them, or attending a court hearing. Choose this option if you want to know your case is being handled by a professional. In addition to notifying state agencies that your record has been cleared, we'll forward the order of nondisclosure to hundreds of private background check companies with our eliminator package. You'll be happy you made the investment!
Class C Misdemeanor Representation
Class C Misdemeanor Defense: $495.00
We charge a flat rate of $495.00 for all misdemeanors in San Antonio Municipal Court. This amount includes ALL fines, court costs, and attorney’s fees. We do not handle these cases in any other courts.
– Theft Under $100.00
– Theft of Service
– Public Intoxication
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
– Assault (non-family)
– Most other class C misdemeanors
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