Helpful Information
Expunction Clinics & Record Sealing
We will update this page periodically featuring expunction clinics and organizations assisting with record clearing. These services are not administered through Clean Slate Texas and will take you to separate organizations.
Upcoming Expunction Clinics
Abilene Expunction Expo
Friday, April 29, 2022, 9:00am-4:00pm
Application available here (Deadline to complete: March 1, 2022)
Flyer available here / Folleto en español aquí
Co-hosted by Clean Slate Texas coalition members Texas Center for Justice & Equity and Texas Fair Defense Project
Tarrant County 6th Annual Expunction & Nondisclosure Clinic
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 8:30am-1:00pm
Details available here (scroll to bottom of page)
Co-hosted by L. Clifford Davis Legal Association & Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
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
Legal Assistance
Texas Fair Defense Project: TFDP provides free legal assistance to people who are entitled to criminal record clearing under the law. You can find their application for record clearing services here: http://bit.ly/tfdprecordshelp.
To apply, you must obtain and upload a DPS Criminal History Report, which provides an overview of all Texas arrests, and helps TFDP determine your eligibility to expunge or seal your records. Upload the DPS Criminal History Report with your application. For more information, please see the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on this page.
UT Law Expunction Clinic: The Expunction Clinic is administered by the Mithoff Pro Bono Program at The University of Texas School of Law. The Mithoff Pro Bono Program offers limited free legal services to individuals who meet their intake requirements. Each request for help is subject to review by the Mithoff Program. Visit here: bit.ly/helpwithrecords
More Resources Regarding Expunctions & Record Sealing
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.