What does the Texas Record-Relief Eligibility Checker do?

It takes a Texas case disposition (dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, conviction, juvenile adjudication, and so on), the charge category, the offense date, and any disqualifier facts, and tells you which record-relief pathway fits: expunction under Chapter 55A, an order of non-disclosure under Chapter 411, juvenile sealing under Chapter 58, or no statutory relief. It also tells you the waiting period and the filing court.

Who should use this tool?

Anyone in Texas who wants to know if an old arrest, charge, or conviction can be cleared off public records. Common users are job applicants who failed a background check, parents helping an adult child clear a juvenile case, deferred adjudication finishers asking whether non-disclosure is open to them, and people whose case was dismissed or no-billed years ago who never filed the paperwork.

What information does the tool need from me?

Disposition (what happened to the case), charge category (Class C misdemeanor through capital felony, plus juvenile), the offense type if it falls in a category with carve-outs (DWI, family violence, sex offense, weapons), the date the case ended, and any disqualifiers. Most users finish in under three minutes.

How accurate are the results?

The pathway logic tracks Chapter 55A and Chapter 411 as written. Real cases turn on facts the tool cannot see — the exact charge code at filing, intervening convictions during a waiting period, whether the State agreed to expunction on dismissal, juvenile adjudication conduct, immigration consequences, and the discretion of the court of conviction. Use the result as a working hypothesis and confirm with counsel before filing.

Is the tool a substitute for legal advice?

No. The tool tells you which pathway your case appears to fit. It does not draft your petition, locate the correct court, serve the agencies that hold the records, or appear at a hearing. Those are the parts a lawyer does. Call L and L Law Group at (972) 370-5060 or email info@landllawgroup.com to talk about your specific case.

What law does the tool apply?

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A (expunction of criminal records), Texas Government Code Chapter 411 Subchapter E-1 (orders of non-disclosure of criminal history), Texas Family Code Chapter 58 (juvenile records sealing and restricted access), Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 (offense classification), and the Department of Public Safety reporting rules that govern what records are sealed when an order issues.

How current is the eligibility logic?

The logic reflects Texas law as updated through the most recent regular legislative session. The dateModified shown on this page is the last audit. Chapter 55A and Chapter 411 are amended often, so check the dateModified before relying on the result for an active matter.

Is the data I enter stored anywhere?

No. The eligibility logic runs entirely in your browser. No disposition data, no charge data, no offense dates are sent to our server or to any third party. There is no account, no login, no cookie tied to your inputs. If you contact us through the consult form, that is governed by our privacy policy.

What if a different source tells me I am eligible and the tool says I am not, or vice versa?

Look at the statute the tool cited. Two common mismatches: an older source may be applying pre-2017 non-disclosure rules (which were narrower), and many sources lump deferred adjudication with straight probation when the waiting periods are different. If you still cannot reconcile it, call us — we will read the disposition language and tell you which is right.

When should I call an attorney instead of relying on the tool?

Call before you file. Petitions for expunction and non-disclosure are technical filings with strict notice requirements and a list of agencies that must be served. A missed agency means the record stays. Call also if you have any conviction during a waiting period, any pending charge, any out-of-state case, or any plan to apply for occupational licensing or immigration relief — those facts can change everything.

Does the tool cover juvenile records?

Yes. The tool handles juvenile adjudication, juvenile certification to adult court, and the two main juvenile relief pathways: automatic restricted access under Family Code Chapter 58 and discretionary sealing. It does not handle juvenile transfers from another state — those need a manual review.

Does an order of non-disclosure hide my record from everyone?

No. A non-disclosure order seals the record from most public background checks but does not erase it. Listed agencies under Government Code section 411.0765 — including most law enforcement, certain licensing boards, and prosecutors — can still see it. Expunction under Chapter 55A actually destroys the record. The tool will tell you which one applies to your case.

Texas Record-Relief Eligibility Checker

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Tool disclaimer. This tool provides a general Texas record-relief pathway analysis based on the inputs supplied. It is not legal advice. Eligibility depends on facts beyond what this tool captures — the precise wording of a dismissal, the affirmative findings entered, the exact offense subsection, the existence of intervening convictions, the specific language of probation discharge orders. Consult a Texas criminal defense attorney before relying on a result.

Legal disclaimer. Reading this page or using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship with L & L Law Group, PLLC. Texas law changes frequently; rules current as of May 15, 2026, reflecting the HB 4504 / Chapter 55A overhaul effective January 1, 2025.

Advertising notice. This is an advertisement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Njeri M. London, Esq. is responsible for the content of this page.

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