Helpful Information
Expunction Clinics & Record Sealing Legal Assistance
We will update this page periodically featuring expunction clinics and organizations assisting with record clearing. Most of tese services are not administered through Clean Slate Texas and links will take you to separate organizations.
Upcoming Expunction Clinics
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas: Online Expunction Clinic
September 9, 2022, 5:30-7:00
Appointment required
Contact Barbara Smith for appointment: (432) 686-0647 ext. 5503 / smithb@lanwt.org
Waco Record Clearing and Class C Ticket Clinic - POSTPONED (previously scheduled for April 23, 2022, new date TBD)
Co-hosted by Clean Slate Texas coalition member Texas Fair Defense Project
Free Legal Assistance with Record Sealing & Expunctions
The following organizations may be able to provide free legal assistance to help people in Texas seal or expunge their records. Most require a person make below a certain income level (e.g., 200% of the federal poverty guidelines) and live within their service area to qualify for their services. Contact the organization directly for more information about eligibility and to apply for services.
Statewide Organizations
Texas Fair Defense Project
More information: https://www.fairdefense.org/what-we-do/record-clearing
How to Apply: Online at http://bit.ly/tfdprecordshelp
University of Texas Law Expunction Clinic
How to Apply: Online at bit.ly/helpwithrecords
Texas Legal Services Center
More information here: https://www.tlsc.org/employment
How to apply: Call 800.622.2520, Option 4 or https://www.tlsc.org/generalintake
Legal Aid Organizations
Texas is covered by three Legal Aid organizations, all of which serve only people residing in their service area. To determine which Legal Aid office serves your county view this map as well as the Service Area Maps linked below.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Serving North Texas & Panhandle (Service Area Map)
How to Apply: internet.lanwt.org (Clicking “Apply Online”) or find phone number for closest office here: https://internet.lanwt.org/locations
Lone Star Legal Aid
Serving East Texas & Houston Area (Service Area Map)
How to Apply: https://www.lonestarlegal.org/get-help/ or
contact closest office on this list: https://www.lonestarlegal.org/offices/
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Serving Central & West Texas, Rio Grande Valley (Service Area Map)
How to Apply: Call 833-329-8752 during business hours
Austin & Central Texas
Travis County Law Library
How to Apply: Call (512) 854–1631
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Serving Travis, Hays, Bastrop & Williamson counties
Instructions on how and when to apply: http://www.vlsoct.org/get-help/
Free in-person legal clinic on last Wednesday of the month – appointment required: http://www.vlsoct.org/get-help/vls-in-person-legal-advice-clinics/
Beaumont & Surrounding Area
Jefferson County Bar Association Pro Bono Program
Serving Jefferson, Hardin & Orange counties
How to apply: https://www.jcba.org/page/ApplySecondChanceSETX
Dallas/Fort Worth & Surrounding Area
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
How to Apply: https://tinyurl.com/DVAPClinic or Call 214-243-2236
Information regarding ongoing legal clinics to get help in person: https://dallasvolunteerattorneyprogram.org/get-help/
Unlocking Doors - Dallas
Serving Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman & Rockwall counties
How to apply: Call 214-296-9258 or Email info@unlockingdoors.org
Cornerstone Assistance Center/Unlocking Doors - Fort Worth
Serving Tarrant, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Parker & Wise counties
How to apply: Call 214-296-9258 or Email info@unlockingdoors.org
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
Serving Dallas County
Historically hosts an annual Expunction Expo, usually in July.
Check back here for updates: www.dallascounty.org/government/district-clerk/expunction-expo/
Houston & Surrounding Area
Beacon Law
Serving Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, Montgomery & Wallter counties
How to Apply: https://www.jotform.com/beaconlaw/beaconlaw Or apply in person on Friday mornings, 7:00-9:30 am, at the Beacon Day Center, 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Serving Harris and surrounding counties
How to Apply: https://legalhelphouston.org/ or Call (713) 228-0735
South Texas College of Law Legal Clinic
How to Apply: Apply online here or Call (713) 646-2990
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Occasionally holds Make It Right! Expunction clinics. Check back here for updates or email DAEXPUNCTION@dao.hctx.net with questions
Kaufman County
Kaufman County District Attorney’s Office
Held 1st annual Kaufman County Expunction Expo in 202, and plans are being made for a second event in 2022. Check back for updates on kaufmancounty.net or Call 469-376-4685.
Laredo & Surrounding Area
Webb County Social Justice Night Court
Serving Webb and surrounding counties
How to Apply: Call to verify eligibility, (800) 840-3379 ext. 21, Monday - Thursday 8:15 - 11:30 am or 888-988-9996, Monday - Thursday, 4:00-8:00 pm
Night Court is typically held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, at 1110 Victoria, 2nd Floor, Laredo, TX.
Waco & Surrounding Area
Baylor Law School Legal Clinic
Serving McLennan, Bosque, Hill, Limestone, Falls, Bell & Coryell counties
* Veterans & Veterans’ Spouses Only*
How to Apply: Call (254) 710-4244 or email LegalClinics@baylor.edu
Additional Resources Regarding Record Sealing in Texas
Georgetown University Law Center
A free, anonymous online tool to help you assess your eligibility for expunction or sealing of your record in Texas.
Texas Law Help
Information and instructions for people who wish to file a petition for an expunction of their criminal record in Texas.
Texas Law Help
Information and instructions for people who wish to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of their criminal record in Texas.
An Overview of Nondisclosures in Texas
Texas Office of Court Administration
Detailed guide to who is eligible for order of nondisclosure in Texas.
Texas Young Lawyers Association and State Bar of Texas
Easy-to-read summary of Texas law on expunctions.
A Juvenile's Guide to Understanding Juvenile Records and Sealing
Texas Department of Juvenile Justice
Brief summary of law regarding sealing of records from the juvenile justice system.