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Texas Setting Aside of ConvictionTexas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42.12 Sec. 20 
If you are convicted of a crime in Texas and completed probation then may be able to have the case set aside, which means you would no longer be convicted of the crime.
With more than 80 percent of employers conducting background checks, clearing your conviction is a great investment.
Our law firm has handled hundreds of cases and serves all of Texas with a low price guarantee. We will make sure you get a great deal and the maximum amount of relief.
| TX Setting Aside of Conviction | Our Law Firm | Typical Law Firm |
| Price * | $1500 | $3000 |
| Payment Plans | Yes | No |
| Low-Price Guarantee | Yes | No |
| Pays Court Costs | Yes | No |
| Specializes in Record Clearing | Yes | No |
| Sign up now for 4 interest free payments of only $375. | ||
* This price includes ALL fees and court costs.
Texas law allows most people who were convicted of a crime and successfully completed probation to have their conviction set aside. This means that you are no longer considered convicted of the crime and your firearm rights are restored. While the court record or arrest record may still appear on some background checks, once set aside, it will appear as a dismissed case with no finding of guilt.
The judge looks at factors to determine if you are rehabilitated and if it is in the interest of justice to have your case dismissed. You can read more about the factors that the judge considers in the Frequently Asked Questions.
With more than 80 percent of employers conducting background checks, clearing your conviction is a great investment.
The typical case in Texas takes about 4 to 6 months. The courts operate on a first-come, first served basis, so the sooner you start, the sooner your record is cleared.
Our flat-fee includes all costs. We will conduct the research, file the necessary motions, respond to written or oral opposition from the District attorney, and send one of our attorneys to court to argue the case in front of the judge.
We have handled hundreds of cases and cases all over Texas. Our low-price guarantee is unbeatable. Trust us to make sure you get a great deal and the maximum amount of relief.
- Gets the conviction off of your record.
- Allows you to tell potential employers that you have not been convicted of a crime.
- You may become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates.
- Can greatly improve your earning capacity by opening countless job opportunities.
- Stop fearing or being embarrassed when someone does a background check on you.
- You may become eligible for more and better student loans.
- You may become eligible for more and better housing assistance and opportunities.
- Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime.
| TX Setting Aside of Conviction | Our Law Firm | Typical Law Firm |
| Price * | $1500 | $3000 |
| Payment Plans | Yes | No |
| Low-Price Guarantee | Yes | No |
| Pays Court Costs | Yes | No |
| Specializes in Record Clearing | Yes | No |
| Sign up now for 4 interest free payments of only $375. | ||
* This price includes ALL fees and court costs.
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*Please see disclaimer for details
What happens after my conviction has been set aside?
The guilty judgment is set aside, and the charge is "dismissed" as though you were never convicted. The records will not be sealed or expunged, but they can only be used against you in the future under very limited circumstances (see above). You can represent to people that you were never "convicted" in the case.
Do you have payment plans?
We can create a payment plan that meets your needs. Please view the pricing for details regarding the payment plans.
How long does the process take?
The case typically takes four to six months because the court has to give the government an opportunity to respond, and if the government objects a hearing is often held. The length of each petition varies based on the circumstances of each case and each individual, as well as the caseload of the court at the time.
We base our estimates of how long a case will take on how long the average is for that service in that state. However, some cases can take less or more time depending on the facts of the case, whether the DA is agreeing or objecting, the age of the case, etc. We work on your case as fast as we can and assist the court and DA in anything they need to get your case heard.
Can I become a schoolteacher, nurse, or other occupation?
Yes. If you are granted a setting aside, most state agency will be prohibited from considering the offense in deciding whether to grant you a particular license (teaching, nursing, etc.), except for when you apply for a license with the Health and Human Services Commission that involve child care services. However, even if your conviction is set aside, you are still disqualified from becoming a law enforcement officer, security officer, or county jailer.
After my offense has been “set aside” will it still show up on my background check?
Yes; however, the case will show as set aside or dismissed instead of as a conviction. If an employer searches for convictions then it will not appear because it is not a conviction but if the employer searches for dismissed cases then it will show. Even though it is not sealed, a setting aside releases you from most penalties, disabilities, and restrictions resulting from that conviction.
Take our free eligibility test to see if you qualify.
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Higbee & Associates
11782 Jollyville Road
Austin, TX 78759
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