Move Forward With Confidence
An arrest in Round Rock doesn’t have to follow you forever. Trey Porter Law helps eligible Texans erase records through expunctions under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Expungement deletes the criminal records so they don’t show up on background checks – unlocking doors and restoring opportunity.
Expunction petitions for Round Rock arrests are heard at the Williamson County Justice Center, 405 Martin Luther King St., Georgetown, TX 78626. District Courts serving Williamson County are:
Eligibility is set by Chapter 55A, including: dismissed or no-billed felony cases, acquittals, identity-theft/mistaken identity arrests, certain Class C cases after successful resolution, and cases where the statute of limitations period has expired with no filing.
What crimes can be expunged in Texas vary by charge and outcome; some require waiting periods.
You file in a Williamson County District Court and it takes about 6 months.
If you represent yourself, by Texas statute, you would file an ex parte petition for expunction in a district court in the county of arrest (Williamson County for Round Rock arrests). Attorneys use e-file.
The District Clerk maintains records and accepts filings through the statewide eFileTexas system. After filing, a hearing is set, where, if everything is correct, the judge signs the order. The District Clerk then notifies all agencies to destroy/return records.
An expunction orders criminal records to be deleted and destroyed, removing them from the public and government record, and allowing you to legally deny the arrest and related court proceedings ever happened.
Expungement is a powerful tool in Texas criminal law.
State, federal, and local agencies must comply with the court’s expunction order and clear records within the scope of the order.
For more information on expungement in Texas, check out the FAQ Guide.
Nondisclosures are court orders to seal criminal records. Expunctions are court orders to delete criminal records.
Expunction is better, but the most difficult to qualify for. Nondisclosure is also only available in limited circumstances. Many people don’t qualify for either one.
After a successful Nondisclosure Order, the Government seals the records from public view, but keeps them internally for use in future prosecutions.
If you have your record sealed and apply for a job at the fire department, the record will show up. If you apply for a job with Ikea in Round Rock, the record will not show up.
Trey Porter Law provides free, fast eligibility checks, so you know where you stand and what your options are.
Trey Porter Law is a highly qualified and extensively experienced legal team dedicated to expunction matters in Williamson County, Texas. With in-depth knowledge of Chapter 55A, our attorneys consistently navigate complexities involving dismissals, no-bills, acquittals, and identity-theft scenarios.
Clients repeatedly highlight their professionalism and results – “efficient,” “compassionate,” and “thorough” are common descriptors in reviews.
Trey Porter Law delivers client-driven advocacy, ensuring eligibility is confirmed quickly, petitions filed accurately, and records restored as swiftly as allowed under the law.
Trey Porter is a Round Rock Expunction lawyer with over a decade of trial experience defending DWI, Public Intoxication, and select criminal charges. His practice focuses on protecting lives and livelihoods, fighting for dismissals, and clearing criminal records through expungement across Texas.
A member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense, Mr. Porter has been recognized for his courtroom advocacy and reputation for results. His legal insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, USA Today, and other national outlets.
Trey Porter Law represents people in Round Rock, and across Texas, including Austin, Killeen, and Waco.
