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What to Know About Expunctions

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Feb 25, 2026 | 0 Comments

🧾✨ Ready for a Fresh Start? Ask About Expunctions.

An arrest record doesn't have to follow you forever. In certain cases — such as dismissed charges, no-billed cases, or acquittals — you may qualify for an expunction, which can permanently erase the record of your arrest.

Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, eligible individuals can petition the court to have records destroyed and removed from public view. That means potential employers, landlords, and background checks won't see what's been cleared.

Every case is different, and timing matters. If you think you may qualify, we can review your situation and guide you through the process.

📞 Call our office for a consultation.
Clear your record. Move forward with confidence.

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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