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Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
A DWI conviction can follow you for years, but a Fort Worth DWI record sealing attorney can set you on a better path.
Driving while intoxicated or under the influence (DWI or DUI) is a serious criminal offense. Once the charge hits your criminal record, it can be difficult to get rid of. Drunk driving charges can limit your employment opportunities, publicly embarrass you, or make it difficult to carry a gun or even vote.
In many cases, if you’ve been charged with a DWI, you can petition to have the court expunge or seal your criminal record. Expunge means to destroy your record entirely. Sealing your record is when certain people can’t view your record, such as employers or the general public.
If you’ve been charged with a DWI or DUI and it has been negatively affecting your life, now is the time to try to get the charge or conviction removed.
A Fort Worth DWI record sealing lawyer from the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy can investigate whether you are eligible for an expunction or to have your records sealed. Then, we can fight for the outcome you need.
A nondisclosure order is a legal term for hiding your record from public view. When the judge grants your request for a nondisclosure order, that means employers won’t be able to view your DWI arrest, nor can others who may conduct background checks, such as housing officials.
With a nondisclosure order, most government agencies will still be able to view your arrest record. Conversely, with an expunction (the expunging of your record) your arrest and subsequent court proceedings will be completely destroyed. In many cases, you will even be authorized to deny the charge or conviction ever took place.
Unfortunately, Texas law makes it difficult to expunge or seal your record, so you’ll likely want to speak with a Fort Worth drunk driving record sealing attorney who can determine your eligibility and help you file the necessary paperwork.
In Texas, there are certain restrictions on which types of offenses and related circumstances will qualify to be expunged or sealed. The following are some of the types of cases that might qualify:
To get an order for non-disclosure of your DWI charge, you must file a petition in court called a Petition for Order of Nondisclosure. You will also provide documentation or any other evidence you have that shows the court you’ve been an upstanding citizen since the DWI.
The process is pretty simple; however, the judge doesn’t always grant these petitions. Your chances of successfully obtaining an order of non-disclosure can greatly increase with an attorney by your side. Your lawyer can argue your case during the hearing and show the court why you deserve for your drunk driving conviction to be sealed.
In addition to your DUI arrest meeting the necessary criteria, you must meet criteria regarding mandatory time frames. Your attorney can review your case to see whether you have met the minimum time limits that must pass before your petition for expunction or record sealing in Fort Worth can be made.
The following are the mandatory minimum time frames for nondisclosure orders in Texas:
The following are the mandatory minimum time frames for expunction orders:
One of the best things about being granted a DWI record expunction in Fort Worth is that there will be no reason for anyone to suspect that you have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a drunk driving offense, and your expunction order won’t be on public display.
Then, when you apply for a job or complete an application for housing, education, or other government programs, you can legally deny the arrest ever happened. Even if you are questioned under oath, by law, you only need to say the arrest was expunged. You don’t have to give any additional details about the incident.
If your DUI attorney determines that you are eligible to have your records either expunged or sealed, you must then file the paperwork with the court. Certain steps must be followed to give your petition the best chance of being approved by a judge. Those steps are as follows:
If your DWI or DUI arrest has impacted your life, you’re not alone. But there is hope for getting your criminal record expunged or sealed.
For the judge to approve your petition, however, you may need to have an experienced attorney on your side. The laws surrounding expunctions and nondisclosure orders are complicated, but an attorney can effectively and quickly navigate them on your behalf.
To work with a Fort Worth DWI record sealing lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy today. Enter your contact information in the form below or call 817-605-1010 to start working toward a better future.
Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
* All Fields Required
Or Call 817-605-1010